The Nigeria Labour Congress mentioned the removing of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly referred to as petrol, created extra issues for the nation.
The spokesperson for the NLC, Benson Upah, mentioned this whereas countering President Bola Tinubu’s claims throughout his Monday presidential media chat with chosen journalists in his Lagos residence.
Tinubu had mentioned the nation was heading in the direction of catastrophe if not for the removing of gasoline subsidy, reiterating that he had no regrets about eradicating the assist, emphasising that the choice was essential to safe Nigeria’s monetary future.
He mentioned, “We’re spending our future. We’re spending our technology’s fortunes. We’re not investing. We’re simply deceiving ourselves.”
Nonetheless, Upah who spoke to our correspondent on Saturday disagreed with the President’s place.
When requested if he agreed with the president, Upah mentioned, “Actually no. He (the President) is aware of the reality. Has the removing solved the issue or it has created extra issues?”
Deborah, has three years of expertise overlaying the training sector, commerce unions, politics and worldwide affairs, and is a journalist with The PUNCH
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