Nchara:

the Second Republic Political Adviser faulted those “pushing them to resign their positions on account of the principled and patriotic stand they have taken on the issue of deregulation on Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol.

, .these two patriots have offered unassailable arguments in support of the stand of the government on the issue.
“Undoubtedly, there are many other Nigerians who are similarly impressed. It, therefore, behoves those who disagreed with them [b]to offer a superior argument to dislodge the one advanced by the two individuals,”

gists:

The point is not the fact but the intent - technocrats like SLS and NOI focus on facts and neglect political implications of their policies. Besides, this administration is less than a year, that means it has over three yrs more to gain peoples' trust. Why is it difficult to implement some of the so called programme now, like making the refineries work, provide reliable electricity, tighten the executive and legistlatures' belts, then come and ask us to pay more for fuel so that the gov can provide road, gud health care etc. People will be willing to pay even more than 141 if this is done. Why do we have to pay more now in anticipation of ALL these promises? Afterall, the same SLS (who is one of the few gov officials I respect) have said the gov can continue to pay the subsidy for a few more yrs.

Nchara:

As with Science, sentiments have no place in Economics (except where subsidy is involved )

You can apply sentiments in Law, Literature and History

''Who will pay for the subsidy? Your children'' ------------Sanusi

gists:

Besides, this administration is less than a year, that means it has over three yrs more to gain peoples' trust.

gists:

Why is it difficult to implement some of the so called programme now, like making the refineries work, provide reliable electricity, tighten the executive and legistlatures' belts, then come and ask us to pay more for fuel so that the gov can provide road, gud health care etc. People will be willing to pay even more than 141 if this is done. Why do we have to pay more now in anticipation of ALL these promises? Afterall, the same SLS (who is one of the few gov officials I respect) have said the gov can continue to pay the subsidy for a few more yrs.

gists:

This is not sentiment but fact. I asked a question which you want to stylishly avoid. Read again the bolded.

Except of course the intent is to embezzle the proceeds 

Nchara:

As to your question, there are 101 things to do (electricity, education, security, health, etc). I believe refineries should be fixed and new ones built. That takes time and besides, oil money including subsidy money, should be used to fix oil-related problems without disrupting other aspects of societal needs (as listed). I agree that January 1 was a bit untidy. Anywhere between April and June is fine with me.

The subsidy itself has been turned into fraud by Otedola, Tinubu and the rest of the oil cabals. It should go.

^^^^^
Based on what I see on that video, Diezani Madueke also advanced solid points
Femi Falana was all noise and sentiments, no substance

hercules07:

Why should Nigerians pay more for fuel than Americans with far less in earned income?

Nchara:

Lie!!!
Fuel here is 2.9 USD in the cheapest places and up to 4.0 USD in expensive places
141 Naira (cost of fuel after subsidy removal) is less than 1.0 USD.

The only correct argument you make is in terms of salaries and even that is a bad comparison to make (USA versus Nigeria).

Nchara:

Lie!!!
Fuel here is 2.9 USD in the cheapest places and up to 4.0 USD in expensive places
141 Naira (cost of fuel after subsidy removal) is less than 1.0 USD.

The only correct argument you make is in terms of salaries and even that is a bad comparison to make (USA versus Nigeria).

Lie!!!
Fuel here is 2.9 USD in the cheapest places and up to 4.0 USD in expensive places
141 Naira (cost of fuel after subsidy removal) is less than 1.0 USD.

The only correct argument you make is in terms of salaries and even that is a bad comparison to make (USA versus Nigeria).

The opponent of the subsidy are only out to muddle up the water. The government have superior argument.

Some protesters don't even know the meaning of subsidy. Some have said it is a "fundamental human right". I call it blind protest.

efisher:

Some protesters don't even know the meaning of subsidy. Some have said it is a "fundamental human right". I call it blind protest.

Tell me your joking