Nigerians are beginning to speak out concerning the ongoing rift between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery.
As we speak, the coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have stormed the National Assembly to protest the situation of things in the country’s oil sector.
The protesters, who took over the National Assembly complex on Friday, expressed concerns over the ongoing impasse between
The demonstrators highlighted that this deadlock adversely affects the daily lives of Nigerians, particularly in terms of fuel availability and pricing.
The CSOs emphasised the critical need for NNPCL to comply with directives to supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira, as mandated by President Bola Tinubu.
Protesters Call For Reforms
They argued that adherence to this directive would enhance local refining capacity, reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, and stabilize fuel prices.
The protest also addressed broader challenges within Nigeria’s oil sector, including the non-operational state of government-owned refineries and the resultant reliance on fuel importation.
The CSOs called for comprehensive reforms to revitalize the oil industry, ensure transparency, and safeguard the interests of Nigerian citizens.
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From all indications, this protest seems like just the beginning.
Days ago, protesters had stormed the streets of Abuja to protest the hardship and hunger ravaging the country.
As Nigerians continue to battle this economic hardship, one cannot predict what the next moment holds.
There are fears that one day, when Nigerians can no longer bear the hardship, a great protest, like a revolution, would happen.
See the pictures below from the protest here:
