The House of Representatives in Nigeria on Monday
began a special session to deliberate on the Federal
Government’s announcement of an increase in the price
of Premium Motor Spirit, also referred to as Petrol.

However, plenary degenerated into a rowdy session, as
lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
refused to allow the Minister of State For Petroleum, Dr.
Ibe Kachikwu, to be admitted into the chamber.

The Minister was invited to brief lawmakers on the
situation in the petroleum sector.

But the PDP lawmakers waved the National flag, singing
protest songs and were hell bent on not allowing the
Minister entry into the Representatives’ chamber.

Dr. Kachikwu on May 11 announced a new price band of
145 Naira per litre of petrol, linking the hike to the
difficulty in getting foreign exchange and the inability of
the nation’s refineries to produce at optimum capacity to
cushion scarcity that has lasted for over five months.

He said that the deregulation of the sector would
promote competition which he believes will force the
price down within the next six months.

But critics said the increase from from 86.50 Naira to
145 Naira would cause further hardship.

Labour union is also insisting that the government
should revert the increase or face industrial action.

The lawmakers, who were on recess had convened a
special session to question the Minister on the decision
of the government to hike price at a period the nation
was facing its worse petrol scarcity crisis.


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Prayer for my country

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Prayer for my country

Father, through trials and tears, through victories and
challenges, you have guided this nation.

We pray today for your hand to guide us.

Your Word has said, to whom much is given, much will be
required. O Father, how you have blessed us! Our soil can
feed the world. Our strength can secure justice. Our
dreams can heal nations. But without You, we can do
nothing.

Give us the bread of reconciliation and d cleansing water of forgiveness. For Yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever!

In Jesus name, Amen.