Bode George, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to lower the price of gasoline at the pump to N300 per liter.
According to George, Tinubu ought to lower the petrol pump price between the middle of December and the end of January.
According to the former PDP Deputy National Chairman, this would allow Nigerians to enjoy the holiday season.
George stated during a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday that Tinubu needs to return the favor to Nigerians.
In each given calendar year, there are two months that are particularly significant, according to George. Regardless of your religious beliefs—Christian, Muslim, agnostic, or traditionalist—it is widespread and prevalent worldwide.
The two most crucial months are December and January.
“The price of gasoline should be lowered to N300 per liter starting in mid-December and continuing until the end of January at the latest. The losses can be absorbed by the government.
“Implementing such measures would make Nigerians happy this season,” the PDP chieftain said.
According to George, the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu might help cover the expenses if she were to give a university N1 billion.
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“You will be sending a lot of messages of happiness across the tribes and homes with this,” he continued. Because it will have a favorable effect during this time of year, everyone in Nigeria will be glad.
“He is capable of overcoming the difficulty. Madam First Lady may contribute to the coffers to cover this expense if she were able to give N1 billion to a university. What’s the matter? in order for everyone to have a good night’s sleep for N300 per litre.
Therefore, by the end of January, individuals will be more upbeat due to the prayers, joy, and impact of that. And our prayers will be answered by the All-Powerful God. We must make people happy during the months of December and January.
This comes as Nigerian gasoline marketers have stated that during this Yuletide season, the price of fuel may drop to N900 or N1000 per liter.
This was revealed in separate interviews on Monday by Chinedu Ukadike, the spokesperson for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, and Billy Gillis-Harry, the president of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association, or PETROAN.
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