Understanding the Secret Behind Fuel Subsidy & its Removal Benefits

Understanding the Secret Behind Fuel Subsidy & its Removal Benefits 

Many people do not understand the politics behind fuel subsidy and it's dangers to the development and growth of Nigeria.

The intension of the government to subsidise petrol was simply to make the product affordable for Nigerians and make life easier. So, the average price of petrol in the world can be as high as N590, however, the Nigerian Government will subsidise the product and fix price at N185 bringing total amount of subsidy per litre to N405.

The average consumption of litres of petrol in Nigeria per day is 60 million litres. However, Marketers of the product loads as much as 100 million litres and above per day.

This means the Nigerian Government is expected to pay as much as N405 × 100,000,000 (litres) as subsidy per day to the Marketers of the product to keep prices at N185 for instance. This brings the amounts to N40.5 billion daily and about N1.2 trillion monthly. Kindly take note that this amount can either decrease or increase following prices of petrol at the international market.

So, just try to wrap your head around it and know what Nigeria expends on fuel subsidy alone in a year - obviously some billions of dollars.

Here's the irony of whole arrangement

1. Petroleum Marketers (major petrol dealers with tank farms) usually divert larger quantity of the subsidised petrol to neighbouring countries to resell at the international market price. So, they make same amount of money the Nigerian Government has paid on the subsidised petrol at the neighbouring countries.

2. This makes the product relatively scarce in Nigeria as the left over becomes lower than the daily consumption in the country. The implication is that petrol stations will be selling fairly higher than the fixed price of N185 (some sells N190, N205, N225, N250 and so on depending on the area). And during peak periods of scarcity, which are also engineered by the marketers, Nigerians still buy same subsidised petrol for as high as N400, N500 and even N800 as the case was in first quarter of this year while sleeping in filling stations. Again, marketers make double.

3. Marketers also import above the daily consumption of 60 million litres as seen above and still force the federal government to pay subsidy on the excesses, which are usually part of what they smuggle to neighbouring countries. Again, marketers dupe Nigeria.

4. This entire scenario makes a mess of the good intention of the Nigerian government to make petrol affordable for Nigerians.

5. This scarcity and high cost of the product despite subsidy leads to arbitrar increase in the cost of living. Transportation for instance, goes up crazily.

Moves to Remove Subsidy & Reactions 

Therefore, successive federal governments having seen the outright abuse of the subsidy policy have always tried to cancel the policy so that market forces can determine the cost of petrol. 

More so, the huge amount of money paid into the pockets of Marketers can be channeled to other meaningful venture such as infrastructural development, agriculture, social security, technology, health, etc.

However, whenever the move to remove subsidy is made, the Marketers are quick to shutdown their filling stations and deprive Nigerians access to the already subsided fuel in their possession. This leads to instant scarcity regime and hardship (like we are already witnessing).

And while the marketers make more money on one hand, they force and instigate Nigerians against the federal government with the hardship created on the other hand. 

Then, the innocent Nigerians who do not understand the politics behind subsidy goes on strike, attacks the government and force her to continue the subsidy regime. We pay more for our ignorance at the long run.

The marketers are happy; they remain the top billionaires in Africa. Everyone loves them, wish to be like them, and celebrate them. Whereas the federal government count her losses, takes the insult, bears the bad name and pity uninformed/suffering Nigerians like you and me.

Will you support Tinubu to break this barrier and give us freedom or you will remain adamant and spread the hate

#TogetherWeCan

Late John Togo Boys Congratulate Oborevwori as Gov of Delta State

Late John Togo Boys Congratulate Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State 

........ Appeal for appointment in his administration 

Francis Tayor

Warri _______ Ex-agitators of the defunct Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF) under the leadership of late Gen. John Togo, has congratulated and rejoiced with His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori on the occasion of his successful inauguration  as the executive governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023 at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

The group in a congratulatory message released on Wednesday at Ayakoromo, and signed by Commander Ayakeme Sunday, popularly known as Prapra on behalf of late John Togo boys noted that Rt. Hon. Elder Oborevwori successful sworn-in as the Executive Governor of Delta State is a well deserved one, while calling on all Deltans to support the new administration for a better Delta, so that to enable him achieve his MORE Agenda for the good of the people of the state.

While congratulating Oborevwori, he however appealed to His Excellency to remember and give appointment to the surviving John Togo boys in his administration, stressing that they all work for the interest of PDP to succeed.

The security expert reiterated that they can adequately secure the Delta waterways against any form of criminality such as sea piracy, pipeline vandalism and oil theft, saying Sheriff should consider them in that aspect in his government.

Commander Prapra, who is a PDP Stalwart and he  was the Chief Security Officer, CSO of the 2023 Delta State Governorship/House of Assembly elections in Ward 7 Ayakoromo Burutu LGA, and delivered PDP with his colleagues in the struggle.

The group however pledge their unalloyed support in this new administration, adding that Governor Sheriff is a grassroot oriented servant leader that will amiliorate the suffering of all Deltans majestically, the statement added

Subsidy: Kwara Civil Servants to Work 3Days Weekly, Govt Declares

Subsidy: Kwara Civil Servants to Work 3Days Weekly, State Govt Declares

The Kwara State Government has approved a temporary palliative measure to bring some ease to workers following the removal of petrol subsidy by the Federal Government. 

The State Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole announced today that the State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has directed that the workdays be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker.

Mrs Oluwole directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State to immediately work out a format indicating the alternating work days for each worker under them.

The Head of Service however, warned the workers not to abuse the magnanimity of the Governor, stressing that the regular monitoring of MDAs by her office would be intensified to ensure strict compliance.

Signed:

Murtala Atoyebi,

Chief Press Secretary,

OHOS.

5/6/2023.

Theophilus, Timi Set to Exchange Marital Vow on 10 June, in Warri

Theophilus, Timi Set to Exchange Marital Vow on 10 June, in Warri

..... Invite friends, colleagues and well wishers 

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ All is set for the duo, Mr. Theophilus Tamarau-ebi Ganagana of Enekorogha Town in Burutu LGA, Delta State and Comrade Timi Shell Otubo of Ekeremor Town, Ekeremor LGA, Bayelsa State to exchange marital vow according to the ljaw tradition and legal obligation in the oil city of Warri on Thursday and Saturday this weekend.

According to the marriage programme signed by the two love birds stated that the traditional marriage rites is slated on Thursday 8th June, 2023 at Mr. Shell T. Otubo residence Ekeremor Town, Headquarters of Ekeremor LGA, Bayelsa State.

While the Court Registry/Wedding is slated on Saturday 10th June, 2023 at Uvwie LGA Marriage Registry, Effurun Delta State by 10:AM Prompt, and thereafter proceed to Nigeria Customs Christian Fellowship along Airport Road, Ugboroke Warri.

Reception follows immediately at Grateful Hall, Maneux Place Jakpa Road, Effurun Warri, Delta State by 1:00PM.

Meanwhile, it will interest you to note that the Bride, Comrade Timi Otubo is the CEO TIM'S Hair Laundry Services Warri, and former President of National Association of ljaw Female Students (NAIFS) Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro Chapter. 

She was also a former Woman Leader ljaw Youth Council, IYC  Tuomo Clan, and presently the Assistant Secretary General lYC Tuomo lbe.

While the Groom, Mr. Theophilus Tamarau-ebi Ganagana is Assistant Superintendent (ASC) of Nigeria Customs Service. He was the founder of the Progressive Youth Ambassadors of Niger Delta as well as former member of Ijaw Youth Council Mobile Parliament where he meritoriously served ljaw Nation to the admiration of his people.

The dou however, use this medium to respectively invite their friends, colleagues, well wishers and the general public to join them celebrate on their marriage ceremony, the statement added.

IYC Chairmen Lauds Parliament for Setting Aside Igbifa's Constitution, Give Reasons

IYC Chairmen Lauds Parliament for Setting Aside Igbifa's Constitution, Give Reasons 

Press Statement

Sunday June 4th, 2023.

IYC ZONAL AND CHAPTER CHAIRMEN ACROSS IJAW NATION LOUDS THE  IYC 5TH MOBILE PARLIAMENT FOR PUTTING THE INTEREST OF IJAW NATION FIRST BY CONCURRING WITH THE SUBMISSIONS OF THE FORUM IN THROWING ASIDE THE PETER IGBIFA'S PURPORTED ATABA DOCUMENT.

URGE IJAW YOUTHS TO BE VIGILANT  AS THE NATIONAL  ELECTION DRAWS NEAR...

The  Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) zonal and chapter chairmen forum led by Comr. Clever Inodu wishes to appreciate and commend the resolution of the 5th mobile Parliament led by Comr. Bob Collins  Igetei in their just concluded parliamentary sitting which rejected and set's aside the purported, self imposed Ataba document by Mr President of IYC Deac. Peter Igbifa was parading as councils constitution. 

And also using this medium to thank the six (6) eleco members for standing out for the best interest of Ijaw Nation  to defend and protect the integrity of our dear council by suspending  Mr. Urang Solomon- ex-chairman of the National Electoral Committee (NECO), while, congratulating the new chairman comr. Gilpin O. Gilpin and others hoping that they will selflessly work toward ensuring a peaceful, free, fair and credible elections that will enthrone a reliable leadership Ijaw nation will be proud off.

(1) While commending  the leadership of the 5th Mobile Parliament and it's entire parliamentarians, we want to reassure you of our continuous support on the decision of the 5th Mobile Parliament of the Ijaw Youth Council, which ordered the National Electoral Committee (NECO) to maintain status quo of the Oporoza electoral format  in the conduct of the forthcoming elections of Council.

2. We also condemn Mr President Deac. Peter Igbifa's request in writing to the parliament to  ratify the purported Ataba document that's not known to council. Stressing that , you can not build something on nothing which is the true scenario despite your positive intentions toward your actions and inactions. 

3. We also call on the electoral umpire to maintain the template of the Oporoza Unity Elective Convention of 2020 Electoral guidelines for the 2023, General election of the Ijaw Youth Council IYC worldwide. 

4.  The Chairmenship Forum of zones and Chapters,  also observed that,  the suspended Ex- chairman of NECO Mr. Urang Solomon's actions  after his inauguration portrays connivance with Mr President to plunge council into another round of crisis, demonstrates a set back to the transition process after x-raying his activities hence, supports his removal and caution others to toe the line of peace and sole interest of Ijaw nation.

5. It is also pertinent to state that, Mr President does not have any power to withdraw any member of the Eleco, as such powers lies solely on the zones and chapters they emanated from. Hence, we advise Mr President to allow peace to reign in council by allowing the Eleco to do thier job independently without interference and plots to scuffle the smooth transition process Ijaw nation looks forward to.

(6) While, Charging the new leadership of Comrade Gilpin Okesiyesinma to ensure they work hand in hand with the zonal chairmen, parliament and leaders of Ijaw nation in ensuring a smooth itch free, credible and transparent election. As leaders of Council,  we will not give room or allow any distraction and plots by some mischief makers to truncate  the transition process for selfish reasons  when we are making frantic efforts to re-position and  bring back the glory of the Council. 

7. Therefore, while reassuring the NECO, and entire Ijaw Nation of our enthusiasm and readiness in ensuring a smooth transition, we are washing keenly as we shall not relent to descend on anyone with negative plans to distrupt the existing peace Ijaw people has sacrificed so much to sustain.

We are solidly behind the new  National Electoral Committee NECO Acting Chairman Comrade Gilpin .O. Gilpin led eleco in ensuring they do their job independently to the best of their abilities.

Furthermore, it is very important that we draw the attention of the leadership of present ELECO to acknowledge the fundamental facts that Ijaw people  have sacrificed so much in lifting council from the crisis days to where it is today, hence, nobody should play the role of an accomplice in trying to plunge council into another round of crisis.

While calling on council members, leaders and stakeholders to give the necessary support the NECO needs in ensuring Ijaw Nation gets it right.

Yours in the struggle. 

Signed:

Comrade Clever Inodu 

Chairman, Central Zone and Chairman,  IYC Zones and Chapters Chairmenship Forum. 

Signed:

Chief Diplomat Adam Ebimobowei Ogomugo Marbo, Chairman IYC ABUJA and Secretary IYC Zones and Chapters Chairmenship Forum.. 

Signed:

Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete ,

Chairman, Western Zone and Member IYC Zones and Chapters Chairmenship Forum.. 

Signed:

Comrade Tikima Arigban,

Chairman, Lagos Chapter and Member IYC Zones and Chapters Chairmenship Forum.

Desist from blackmail against Ndiomu or face the law, group warns sponsors of falsehood

Desist from blackmail against Ndiomu or face the law, group warns sponsors of falsehood 

Niger Delta Integrity Group, NDIG has linked media attacks on the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), to supporters of political opposition.

NDIG Convener, Dr. Boma Horsfall, in a statement, accused those who worked against President Bola Tinubu at the February 25 presidential polls of being behind the recent blackmail of Ndiomu, insisting that their actions were not altruistic but “grossly a show of their anger at the emergence of Tinubu as the President of Nigeria.”

Horsfall said that the reasons adduced by the faceless group against the person of Ndiomu and his leadership were baseless, frivolous and a concoction of fairy tales and primitive.

The statement read: “They should therefore shut their mouths and bury their heads in shame, as it is now crystal clear that the reason why they want Ndiomu out is because he has refused to do their criminal bidding.

“It is sad that the region has become a warehouse of falsehood and self-denial. Those affected by BVN issues are encouraged to look for lawful means to clear their names, as the NDIG will not hesitate to publish the names of these contractors and sponsors soon if they don’t desist from spreading falsehood.

“The NDIG commends General Ndiomu on the recently launched Cooperative Scheme, and considers it one of the best ways to create windows of opportunities for youths in the region.”

The statement added that Ndiomu who is fondly regarded as the ‘People’s General’ is “widely loved and accepted across the region.”

NUT Burutu Passes 'Vote of No Confidence' on Rufus over Fraud

NUT Burutu Passes 'Vote of No Confidence' on Rufus over Fraud

...... Petition him against reappointment as LEA Secretary 

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Burutu Local Government Branch has passed a 'Vote of No Confidence' against the reappointment of the immediate past Local Education Authority (Burutu LEA) Education Secretary, Mr. Rufus Oyakebiseimor Eserifa over alleged embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds (Subventions and National Housing Funds), extortion of teachers among others meant for the welfare of teachers in the LGA.

In a statement released on Wednesday 31 May, 2023 and signed by the Chairman NUT Burutu, Comrade Ebisine Bare and the Assistant Secretary, Comrade Ebipade Ebi Faith at Kiagbodo Town, Burutu LGA after a free, fair and credible election where a total of fifty members casted their votes 28 against 22 during the general meeting.

The body in the petition addressed to the Chairman, State Universal and Basic Education Board, Asaba and copied The Chairman, House Committee on Education Delta State House of Assembly, The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission Asaba, The Executive Chairman, Burutu Local Government Area Council Burutu, The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Delta State, Asaba as well as The Chairman, Association of Heads Primary Schools of Nigeria, ( AOPSHON) Delta State, stated that for peace and stability to reign in the local education sector, it urged the approving authority (SUBEB) to advise the nominating authority, the Local Government Chairman in the person of Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele to nominate another credible, competent and experienced candidate for the position.

They however, vehemently kicked against the renomination of Mr. Rufus Eserifa who has been indicted with financial fraud and corrupt practices over his tenure as LEA Secretary, stressing that any effort to bring him back will joepadize the system completely because the teachers have lost confidence in him.

However, read below full details of the Petition...

The Chairman,

State Universal and Basic Education Board,

Asaba.

Sir,

RESOLUTION REACHED BY THE NIGERIA UNION OF TEACHERS BURUTU LGA BRANCH IN RESPECT OF VOTING FOR OR AGAINST THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. RUFUS OYAKEBISEIMOR ESERIFA AS EDUCATION SECRETARY BURUTU LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AUTHORITY ON GROUNDS OF EMBEZZLEMENT AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF SUBVENTIONS AND NATIONAL HOUSING FUNDS AMONG OTHERS

Sir, arising from a general meeting of the Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT ) Burutu Branch on the 31st day of May, 2023 at Ngbile Primary School Kiagbodo, the members therein, in a free, fair and credible election voted against the reappointment of the immediate past Education Secretary, Mr. Rufus Oyakebiseimor Eserifa on grounds of embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds ( subventions and National Housing Funds among others).

A total of 50 (fifty) voters cast their votes and collation was done by a team of three (3) competent teachers appointed by the Chairman NUT Burutu for this purpose. They were;

1. Comrade Ebiotu Amaekiye

2. Mr. Kodokor Prestar and

3. Miss Alu Rita

At the close of the election, the collated results were announced by Comrade Ebisine Bare ( C/M NUT Burutu ) and that by a simple majority 28 votes against 22 votes were announced. That is, the teachers voted against reappointment of the immediate past Education Secretary on grounds of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds.

It was the collective resolution of the teachers of Burutu Local Government Area  that Mr. Rufus Oyakebiseimor Eserifa should not be nominated for another term as education secretary because the teachers in the Local Government Area have passed a vote of no confidence on him, especially as regards his financial acuity and accountability. For peace and stability to reign in the local education sector , it was resolved that the approving authority SUBEB should advise the nominating authority, the Local Government Chairman to nominate a credible , experienced and competent candidate for the position.

Attached overleaf are the minutes, attendance with signatures appended and the earlier petition filed for your perusal and necessary action.

Thank you.

Your's faithfully,

Comr. Ebisine Bare

Branch Chairman

Comr. Ebipade Ebi Faith

Branch Asst. Secretary

CC:

1. The Chairman,

House Committee on Education

Delta State House of Assembly

2. The Chairman,

Local Government Service Commission ,

Asaba.

3. The Executive Chairman,

Burutu Local Government Area Council, 

Burutu.

4. The Chairman,

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)

Delta State,

Asaba.

5. The Chairman,

Association of Heads Primary Schools of Nigeria, ( AOPSHON )

Delta State.