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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Maiduguri Branch has unequivocally condemned the current petrol price increase and its consequential fuel hoarding and scarcity in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Below is the full statement from the NBA Maiduguri Branch:
We, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Maiduguri Branch unequivocally condemn the recent exorbitant increase in fuel prices by Federal Government of Nigeria through NNPCL. Obviously, the increment comes at a time of significant economic hardship devastating Nigerians. Citizens should not bear the brunt of such inconsiderate actions that further compound their already intense condition. We therefore implore the Federal Government to reverse the increase.
In the same vein, the Branch is deeply concerned about the subsequent deliberate hoarding of fuel by majority of filling stations within Maiduguri and its environ. This has resulted in an artificial fuel scarcity within Borno State, foisting more hardship onto the public.
In light of this situation, the NBA calls on the Borno State Government to urgently constitute a HIGH POWERED TASK FORCE to discreetly monitor the situation and sanction all filling stations found culprit of hoarding fuel.
It is imperative that the Government takes swift action to address this issue and ensure that the people of Borno State are not subjected to unnecessary hardship due to the greed of a few individuals.
We additionally urge the State Government to ensure the availability of fuel through BOSCO at affordable prices and to expand the network of Government-owned filling stations across the State.
The NBA Maiduguri Branch stands firm in its commitment to protecting public interest and advocating for the welfare of the people and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Co-signed by:
Zanna Hamza, Esq., Chairman
and
Zakariya M. Umar, Esq., Secretary
