The Federal Government of Nigeria is obviously not happy with the return of fuel scarcity and mounting queues at our filling stations. And one of the ways it just proved this is by paying the oil marketers a whopping N413 billion, being part of their outstanding subsidy claims, to ensure that enough products are made available.
Well aware that people have been crying ever since finding and buying Premium Motor Spirit started getting difficult, especially with the festive period almost here, the FG no doubt decided to act fast.
In the words of Mr. Ohi Alegbe, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s image maker, this payment will guarantee that the nation remains wet with petroleum products all year round. Again, that all through the Christmas, New Year and beyond, Nigerians will have enough petroleum products for their homes, organizations and automobiles.