The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government to address the hardships faced by Nigerians due to the removal of the fuel subsidy and the hike in electricity tariffs.
Speaking at the 2024 Oke Ibadan festival organized by the Olokun Festival Foundation in Ibadan, Oyo State, Adams emphasized the concerns of Nigerians about the current state of affairs in the country.
He praised the government’s policy of states having Independent Power Supply, highlighting the numerous benefits states can derive from this initiative.
“One of the major policies of this administration that I applauded at the onset was the idea of having an Independent Power Supply in the states.
“There are a lot of advantages the states can get from this initiative.
“Nigerians have continued to raise their voices against the policy; even as power outages persist in the country. The new tariffs have become a big problem for Nigerians.
“The increase in electricity tariffs had taken a huge toll on the entire system. It has affected all the sectors of the Nigerian economy.
“Like the growing pain experienced through the hike in the electricity tariffs, the fuel subsidy removal has continued to bring more hardship to Nigerians. It has also affected the Nigerian economy, drifting the country to further inflation, he said.
Adams emphasized the importance of state police, stating that ensuring the security of lives and property is a fundamental responsibility of the government.
