- The president expressed optimism that the problem will
end soon

- He said he was receiving regular briefing from the NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has commented on the
lingering scarcity of fuel in the country expressing him
sympathy to the citizens.

In a post via his official Facebook page on Sunday,
December 24, the president revealed that he has been
receiving regular briefing from the Nigeria National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the unavailability of
fuel.

President Buhari said he has gotten assurance from the
NNPC on the effort being made to solve the problem and
assured Nigerians that it will end in a few days.
The president said: “Dear Nigerians, the fuel scarcity being
experienced nationwide is regrettable. I sympathize with all
Nigerians, on having to endure needless fuel queues. I'm being
regularly briefed, especially on the NNPC's interventions to
ensure that there is enough petrol available during this period
and beyond. I have the NNPC's assurance that the situation
will improve significantly over the next few days, as new
shipments and supplies are distributed across the country.
“I have also directed the regulators to step up their surveillance
and bring an end to hoarding and price inflation by marketers.
“Let me also assure that the relevant agencies will continue to
provide updates on the situation. I thank you all for your
patience and understanding.”

Let's be patient with our able petroleum minister and president i beg Nigerians