The Nigeria National Petroleum Company NNPC limited, says it welcomes the decision by the Federal governrnent to remove subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS otherwise known as petrol.
Addressing the press, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mallam Melle Kyari says “the removal of the subsidy, which has been a burden on NNPC’s cash flow, will free up funds to enable optimal operations in the company.”
Reacting to scarcity already being experienced, Kyari assured Nigerians of sufficient supply of the product. He said “NNPC is also monitoring all its distribution networks to ensure compliance.”
Nigeria’s new President, Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address to the nation on Monday, announced the total removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
Lateefah Ibrahim
