President Muhammadu Buhari has questioned Nigerians who for protesting the increase in the price of petrol, saying, it makes no sense.
Buhari likened Nigeria to other oil producing nations, saying Nigerians buy petrol at a cheaper rate compared to citizens of those countries.
The president said this while delivering his keynote address to the nation, on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary.
“It makes no sense for oil to be cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia,” the president said.
On the list are Chad, where a litre of petrol costs N362; Niger, N346; Ghana N326 and Egypt, N211.
“In the circumstances, a responsible government must face realities and take tough decisions,” he said.
“Petroleum prices in Nigeria are to be adjusted.”
“Fellow Nigerians, to achieve the great country we desire, we need to solidify our strength, increase our commitment and encourage ourselves to do that which is right and proper even when no one is watching.”
