A frontline group from the North, Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), has condemned the increase in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and have advised that the palliatives aimed at cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy removal reaches the right people.
AYF made the expression in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Ahmed Mohammed Zagi and made available to newsmen in Kaduna state.
According to him, the forum was concerned with the controversy generated by the planned palliatives to be given by government but was shocked by the announcement in the increase of price of petrol to N620 per liter.
Zagi said already, several Nigerians have been badly hit by the subsidy removal, hence, it will be a disservice to the nation if the proceeds fail to reach those that are worst hit, especially with the fresh increase in petrol pump price.
“The N8,000 monthly stipend to some families in the country, although a welcome development, is far inadequate and should be reviewed upwards, especially looking at the skyrocketing cost of goods and services in the country occasioned by the recent increase in the cost of fuel.
“We will be disappointed if the present policies fail to yield the desired results, just like it was experienced by some of our past governments,” he stressed.
The National President stressed the need for urgent measures to be put in place to address the issue of food security in the country.
He called on the federal government to inspire states to prioritize agricultural revolution that would ensure enough food protection in the country.
“Such efforts would lead to the crashing of prices of food products through the natural law of demand and supply,” AYF advised.
He therefore tasked President Tinubu and his advisers to think harder and come up with lasting solutions to the economic misfortunes of the country.
AYF however advised Nigerians to be patient with the new administration and seek ways they can positively contribute to moving Nigeria forward.
