Renowned political activist and media personality, Reno Omokri, has offered an unconventional solution to Nigerians struggling with the skyrocketing fuel prices in the wake of the removal of subsidies.
Omokri advised citizens who are unable to afford the new fuel prices to consider alternative modes of transportation such as bicycles or walking. News About Nigeria gathered
The recent announcement by President Bola Tinubu regarding the removal of fuel subsidies has sparked chaos and discontent across Nigeria.
Within a mere 24 hours, fuel prices surged by over 60%, leaving many Nigerians reeling from the sudden financial burden.
Following the announcement, fuel station dealers swiftly raised prices and, in some cases, hoarded petroleum products, exacerbating the already tense situation.
The drastic increase in fuel prices has prompted a widespread outcry, with various celebrities expressing their frustration. Prominent figures like Timaya, Tiwa Savage, and Speed Darlington have taken to social media to voice their concerns and vent their grievances.
Speed Darlington even called for a referendum after purchasing a meager 5 liters of fuel for a staggering N5000 at a fuel station.
In response to the ongoing turmoil, Reno Omokri, known for his thought-provoking insights, has proposed an alternative solution for Nigerians grappling with the economic impact of the fuel price surge.
In a practical and cost-effective suggestion, Omokri advised those who cannot afford the exorbitant fuel prices to consider walking or investing in bicycles as a means of transportation for their daily activities.
Taking to his social media page, he wrote: “I just returned from Ghana. They are an oil-producing nation, like Nigeria. Yet, they don’t have cheap petrol like Nigeria. Petrol (Premium Motor Spirit) in Ghana is GH₵13.2 per liter at the official rate, which is ₦550. Ghana does not subsidize petrol. That is why they have enough money left to put other things in place, like power plants for 24/7 uninterrupted electricity, good schools, and hospitals, etc.
“We can’t be pissing away our national wealth on an unsustainable fuel subsidy, which is mainly consumed by city dwellers who have multiple cars, and be surprised why we have infrastructural deficits.
“Lagos, Kaduna, and Abuja now have trains and commercial buses. Other states should follow suit. Nigerians who cannot afford the new fuel prices should be encouraged and helped by the government to acquire environmentally friendly alternatives, like bicycles.
“And let us trek some more. It is even good. Our population is exploding. We have one of the fastest-growing populations on Earth. Our population is growing faster than our economy. If we are too busy walking from point A to B, we will also be too busy to make babies we have challenges raising.”
