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NCYP Calls for Immediate Action on PMS Price Surge and Transparent Petroleum Sector Reforms
NCYP Calls for Immediate Action on PMS Price Surge and Transparent Petroleum Sector Reforms
By: Michael Mike
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has acknowledged the recent transition from the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to local production and supply in Nigeria.
The group said like any significant change, this shift comes with challenges. However, the steep surge in the pump price of PMS—from ₦617 per liter to ₦855, and in some cases, as high as ₦1,200—has caused undue hardship on the populace. This increase is particularly concerning, as it exacerbates the strain on an economy that is being repositioned for genuine development.
We recognize the establishment of the Dangote Refinery as a commendable achievement, credited to the oil reforms initiated by the Federal Government. The goal of these reforms is to restore Nigeria’s capacity to refine its PMS locally, thus reducing dependency on imports. However, this important milestone should not come at the expense of ordinary Nigerians, who have in the last 17 months bear the brunt of removal subsidy as national sacrifice to genuinely reform the economy.
NCYP is confident that the current surge in PMS prices is not the outcome envisioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu when he made the courageous decision to remove the oil subsidy. We, therefore, call on Mr. President to take decisive action to address the current situation. We urge him to implement necessary changes within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and his administration to ensure that his campaign promise of making life easier for all Nigerians is fulfilled.
Furthermore, we strongly encourage the President to appoint a substantive Minister of Petroleum. As the Commander-in-Chief, he is already shouldering numerous responsibilities, including addressing pressing national issues such as insecurity and food shortages. The appointment of a dedicated Minister of Petroleum will enable the President to focus on these other urgent matters, while the Minister can concentrate on effectively managing the petroleum sector and reporting directly to him.
To alleviate the fears of Nigerians who are concerned that the partnership between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery may compromise the refinery’s efficiency, we call for greater transparency from the NNPCL. Clear and open communication with the public will help restore trust and build support, as the NNPCL is ultimately accountable to the people it serves.
Lastly, we urge Nigerians to remain calm and patient, as we expect a reduction in PMS prices in the coming days. Trucks are currently loading PMS from the Dangote Refinery and distributing it across the country. This distribution process, though challenging, will soon stabilize, leading to more affordable fuel prices for all.
NCYP remains committed to advocating for the well-being of all Nigerians and calls on the government to prioritize the needs of the people during this period of transition.
NCYP Calls for Immediate Action on PMS Price Surge and Transparent Petroleum Sector Reforms
Ceasefire Announced: Gaza Emerges Triumphant Over The Zionist Regime
By: Husaini Mohammed Isa
The unbreakable spirit of Palestinian resistance has compelled Israel into a humiliating ceasefire after failing to achieve any of its war aims.
After 15 months of Israel’s brutal genocide in Gaza, Israel has exposed to the world its true nature of barbarism, racial supremacy and oppression.
In stark contrast, the Palestinian people have displayed breathtaking heroism, dignity and resilience in the face of the US-backed Zionist onslaught, and are now beginning to see the fruits of their struggle.
As we celebrate this moment of triumph and jubilation with the Palestinians, we also acknowledge that their fight for liberation continues and we will continue to support them with prayers for them to succeed.
It is our duty in Nigeria to stand firmly with them and support their noble cause until full victory over the Zionist enemy is achieved.
Ceasefire Announced: Gaza Emerges Triumphant Over The Zionist Regime
NSCDC Takes Medical Outreach to Community in Nasarawa
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil. Defence Corps have continued to strengthen collaborations with one of the best HMOs in Nigeria, the United Healthcare International Ltd., this is in a bid to improve the well being of the serving officers and some host communities and also improve on grassroot security techniques and effective information gathering to forestall criminality.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of a medical outreach organised by the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi, said the partnership with the United Healthcare International has positively impacted the Corps hence in order to give back to the communities and further foster and improve on the existing synergy between NSCDC and host communities, the Medical Health Service Department of the NSCDC organized the medical outreach programme to promote effective collaborations.
Delivering a goodwill message while representing the CG at the opening ceremony, ACG Ilelaboye Oyejide reiterated the commitment of the Corps to enhancing the health and well being of not only officers and men of the Corps but also the host
communities.
“In carrying out our statutory mandates, it requires the supports of the host communities for positive results and this is why the NSCDC is concerned about the state of health and wellness of the people.
“As an agency with the roles and responsibility of Disaster mitigation we belief that the free medical outreach organized for the people will go a long way to further cement the existing working relationship of the Corps and the entire community”.
The NSCDC Boss hinted that the Medical outreach would be carried out in various communities as time unfolds he noted that the Corps medical officers alongside the United Healthcare HMOs would be at Laminga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for the first phase in the year.
NSCDC Takes Medical Outreach to Community in Nasarawa
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US Deputy Secretary of State Campbell Commends Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry on Galactica Funds Repatriation
US Deputy Secretary of State Campbell Commends Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry on Galactica Funds Repatriation
By: Michael Mike
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has commended the Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for its close collaboration in successfully repatriating funds linked to forfeited luxury real estate and the Galactica Star Superyacht.
According to the spokesman of Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim AbdulKadir, the comment was made during a valedictory telephone conversation of his boss with the Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell.
He said the departing Deputy Secretary of State made the commendation and thanked Tuggar and his team over the repatriation, stressing that the repatriation negotiations had made him a believer in the country, and further pledged the support and cooperation of the incoming Deputy Secretary of State.
AbdulKadir said Tuggar thanked him for his dedication to the process and steadfast determination to bring the repatriation to fruition, and addressing the bilateral issues between the two countries, such as leveraging technology to turn digital assets like Binance into mutually beneficial opportunities for Nigeria to become a hub of data mining, data storage and artificial intelligence.
Tuggar said as energy producers, “Nigeria’s robust gas energy transition plans, like the African Atlantic gas pipeline traversing 15 African countries, can provide the requisite energy supply for crypto players and data miners. This has great potential, and we are counting on our allies like the United States and Morocco.”
He noted that: “Truly, Nigeria and the United States are going back to basics, back to strong values, and this is something we can build upon.”
Plans are on to use the repatriated funds to expand the Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale-Up project through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The programme is intended to increase access to electricity services in the country.
US Deputy Secretary of State Campbell Commends Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry on Galactica Funds Repatriation
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