BREAKING: Real reason I removed subsidy on petrol, Tinubu opens up

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the decision to remove petroleum subsidy was a challenging one
  • The president however argued that it was a necessary step to secure long-term energy security and foster economic growth for the country
  • Legit.ng recalls that after Tinubu scrapped the fuel subsidy, petrol prices rose in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, February 27, explained that his decision to remove the subsidy on petrol was a challenging one.