Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government regarding the ongoing fuel subsidy controversy.
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s declaration ending the subsidy era, recent claims by the World Bank and Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited suggest otherwise.
Falana, in a statement issued on Sunday, has urged the government to address these allegations promptly.
He emphasized the need for transparency surrounding fuel importation and demanded clarity on whether subsidy payments have been reinstated.
Highlighting the financial burden on taxpayers, Falana criticized the opacity surrounding the issue and called for a review of the policy. He cited the substantial expenditure on “under-recovery” despite the initial subsidy removal announcement by the Buhari administration.
Falana emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of Nigerians, urging the government to reconsider the subsidy removal policy if it continues to impose significant financial strain.
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