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Deffi:
Most times, like 90% of the time, its Easterners THAT LIVE, WORK and MAKE SOME MONEY in the West, that spit out this horrible trash!!!

How dare you compare the West to your sitting at home every Monday, and gully erosion damned, with riotous gun-totting brigands, alongside Mkpuri muri smokers, land, the East

Instead of saying just a word of consolation to the bereaved family, you turn every discussion to tribal show, and your tribe is ALWAYS coming worse-off....Heck, even the South southerners want nothing to do with you and your terrible drug-running clan.....

I didn't mention any tribe, but seriously some contributors have to be cautioned!!!! This is getting out of hand!

It's even senseless you had to drag unnecessary geopolitical zone into your disjointed tirades in a bid to clap back.

Check yourself inside out and asks your rodents spamming every thread with senseless attacks on insecurity issues involving a certain tribe like crime is only commited in one section of the country.

I don't even see these senseless goons empathising with the people of Benue state because their own definition of insecurity only exists along a certain tribe.


As for demanding that we say a word and move on, rest assured it's not your prerogative to command others and demand that a certain social ethics be adhered to strictly.

Your erosion garbage and sit @ home nonsense actually don't worth entertaining.

Be guided accordingly.

So unknown gunmen exists in the South West? I thought the South West was Buckingham Palace.🤣🤣🤣

Man wey sabi unlike the drug baron that doesn't know the difference between ASUU and NLC. He thinks subsidy removal can be done by presidential fiat without consulting stake holders.😋😋😋

Shigishege2:
ever since your woman-boss lost the election you zombie followers were just too desperate and fool. You see this our Nigeria we are very proud of it and our loyalty is 100% cos we got no other country we want to go

I don't ask you to explain your miserable situation for me. Keep your foolish loyalty and remain damned for life.

Winning123:
Look at this one who has never managed a person before calling a man, who was one time governor of a state whose population is more than Ghana and now president of Nigeria senseless. You are also the zombie because it is obvious you can't learn. Get this into your skull; NIGERIA IS BROKE, so how do you expect the government to put those things in place.

Tinubu social media miscreants are naturally daft. Look If you think Nigeria is broke then get the fvck out of there. No silly excuses.

oikirodah:
Finding Common Ground: The Role Of Trade Unions And The Government In Fuel Subsidy Removal

By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah.

The recent decision by the Nigerian government to remove fuel subsidies has sparked concerns and debates across the country. As with any major policy change, it is essential to consider the perspectives of all stakeholders involved.

In this article, we will explore why the government should collaborate with trade unions to address the consequences of fuel subsidy removal, highlighting the benefits for both labor unions and the Nigerian population. Additionally, we will propose possible solutions to alleviate the hardships faced by the masses during this transitional period.

Understanding the National Policy:

Firstly, it is crucial to recognize that the removal of fuel subsidies was not solely an initiative of the current administration, but rather a policy that multiple political contestants, including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Atiku, and Peter Obi, had on their manifestos. The absence of provisions for fuel subsidies by the outgoing administration further emphasizes the national character of this policy change.

Benefits for Labor Unions:

Trade unions, such as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), have long been champions of the Nigerian workforce. By engaging in constructive dialogue with the government regarding the removal of fuel subsidies, these unions can effectively represent the interests of workers. By doing so, they have an opportunity to negotiate for various benefits, such as:

1. Increased Minimum Wage: The removal of fuel subsidies presents an opportune moment to address the issue of minimum wage. By collaborating with the government, trade unions can advocate for fair and substantial wage increments to mitigate the impact of increased fuel prices on workers' livelihoods.

2. Improved Working Conditions: Through negotiations, trade unions can push for improved working conditions, including enhanced safety regulations, better healthcare provisions, and increased job security. By prioritizing the welfare of workers, trade unions can contribute to a more equitable and productive workforce.

Benefits for the Nigerian Population:

While the initial effects of fuel subsidy removal may cause hardships, it is essential to consider the long-term benefits for the Nigerian population. Some of these include:

1. Economic Growth and Development: By eliminating fuel subsidies, the government can redirect the funds towards key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. This reallocation has the potential to spur economic growth, create job opportunities, and improve the overall standard of living for Nigerians.

2. Energy Sector Transformation: Fuel subsidy removal can serve as a catalyst for the diversification of Nigeria's energy sector. With reduced dependence on fossil fuels, the government can invest in renewable energy sources, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental pollution.

Solutions to Alleviate the Plight of the Masses:

While the benefits of fuel subsidy removal may take time to materialize, the government and trade unions should work together to implement immediate measures to mitigate the impact on the masses. Some potential solutions include:

1. Palliatives: The government can provide targeted subsidies or financial assistance to vulnerable groups, ensuring that they can afford basic necessities during the transitional period.

2. Social Investment Programs: Expanding existing social investment programs, such as conditional cash transfers, agricultural initiatives, and vocational training, can help create alternative income sources and alleviate the burden on affected individuals and communities.

3. Public Transportation Enhancement: Investing in public transportation infrastructure, promoting ride-sharing initiatives, and improving mass transit systems can help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles, minimizing the impact of increased fuel prices on transportation costs.

The removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria presents both challenges and opportunities. By engaging in meaningful dialogue and negotiations, trade unions can advocate for workers' rights and ensure that their concerns are adequately addressed.

Simultaneously, the government must focus on implementing immediate measures to alleviate the hardships faced by the masses.

Strikes by trade unions are not an option; dialogue is the only way forward because the shared enemy is not the masses or the government, but a chosen few who have opted to milk the nation dry with their spurious subsidy claims.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Editor-In-Chief iReporteronline.
https://ireporteronline.com.ng/blog/120492/

Put these things in place first before you remove subsidy. Tinubu is absolutely senseless than his zombie minions.🐧🐧🐧🐧

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Importing fuel with dollars sourced from black market?
Thieves.

The man with the golden sword..

Thieves

Those people naturally useless to humanity.

You aren't the one to tell NLC when to embark on strike. If you think NLC is foolish for proposing to embark on strike, then it was equally foolish of Tinubu when he opposed the same subsidy under Jonathan's regime with same NLC.

🐧🐧🐧 the penguin is confused.

Wahala 🤡 is Nigeria and Nigeria is wahala 🤡

Biodun556:
Obasanjo issued 13 licenses for private refineries, none of the licensee could build

Buhari issued about 30 licenses for private refineries only about ten are under construction

Only Dangote shows seriousness, secured billions of dollars from banks, with contributions from many Nigerian billionaires who are share holders in the refinery

Considering Ajaero relationship with Peter Obi, his silence during Emefiele induced naira crises his verbal attack on Dangote refinery could be seen as ethnicity and consequently affect Igbos political chance in future.

Where's the monopoly?

NNPCL made it clear that more fuel importers would be given licenses to compete with Dangote refinery, even though there are many more refineries nearing completion.

Removal of oil subsidy will encourage many more refineries to come on board when they see that it is profitable

A Cameroonian refinery collapsed because of smuggling of Nigerian subsidized oil. Which means Nigeria oil subsidy is holding the whole West Africa to ransom

This chinchilla is crazy.😋😋

Go and drag Ajaero. Peter Obi is not the president of NLC neither the president of Nigeria.

It is Ajaero Vs thîefnubu.

flokii:
The Presidency should as a matter of urgency ask the chairman and excos of NLC to step aside to rule out 'prejudice'.
Let fresh people take over the leadership of the labour union, not the ones that campaigned for Obi. Nigerians can't trust their decisions.

Ok, NLC is not ASUU.

Strike or no strike subsidy is gone. Tinubu thought he was dealing with ASUU.

Are they looking for Peter Obi's statement on subsidy to validate their own action? Ajaero is not Peter Obi but NLC president. Go and meet Ajaero and stop dragging Peter Obi into your foolishness.

sapele914:
They are waiting for your money, to use to pay for the new stock.

They are thieves.😲

Wahala be like naked wire. Tinubu didn't see it coming. He thought NLC is same as ASUU.🐧🐧

nairalanda1:
How do you expect marketers to pay for new stock when the old stock of subsidised fuel runs out?

Goverment is not giving them any extra money, remember?

That is business for you. Go and look for money to buy the new stock with the current price. Don't short-change the people by selling old stock with new price.