Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has said that the removal of fuel subsidy will not have negative impact on the country.

Subsidy removal, according to him, will lead to competition and eventually bring down the price of the product.

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Ade Okeke: It is so sad that Utomi could say this. I am sure we will not go far before finding another article where the same professor argued against subsidy. In fact, some years ago in Lagos, he protested against plans to remove fuel subsidy during the Jonathan administration. It is a sad day, indeed, for the scholar. Where does one now draw the line? For Utomi to rubbish his integrity on the altar of party politics is beyond imagination.
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I am not against subsidy removal but I hate the hypocrisy of job seekers who are calling for its removal just to please those in power.

Sani Ahmed: Utomi kicked against fuel subsidy removal when Goodluck Jonathan was in power. Why is he now calling for its removal? He has not even referred to local refineries, maybe because he does not want to offend those who have built refineries abroad.

Smart G: There is so much politicking about the subsidy issue. Its removal can be only when there is enough local production to meet the demand. When there are functional refineries, it will go naturally.

Princegab Evans: Utomi’s comparison makes sense. He mentioned the necessary conditions needed before subsidy removal can take place. We should note that with the paradigm shift in anti-corruption war, it is obvious that Nigeria cannot sustain the subsidy regime.

Bello Barriga: Why should people attack a messenger instead of the message? Utomi only delivered a message, which is the logical direction. The National Assembly should be addressing some of these issues. But they have rather chosen to engage in exchange of blows. They are not discussing ideas. People should appreciate those who are sharing their thoughts on the issues the lawmakers are avoiding.

That's great

If i hear!!!!

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God punish anyone that advocates for subsidy removal.

The poor who don't drive official cars, and reside in official quarters, would not pay for the irresponsibility of government in managing our national refineries.

Eliminate importation by developing local refining capacity, subsidy will die a natural death without advocacy.

Shaking My Head(SMH). ..and the way things are going,l will continue shaking my head in the next 4 years. Why didn't Prof Otapiapia say so in 2012 when GEJ wanted to remove subsidy?