National

Electricity Hike: Don’t Push Nigerians To Slavery – Apostle Asiwaju Tells FG

THE founder of EL-OLAM International Christian Centre, Apostle Olugbenga Asiwaju says plans by the federal government of Nigeria to increase electricity tariff by 40 percent from July 1, 2023, is “absolutely wrong”

On Monday, the federal government hinted at removing the N50 billion monthly electricity subsidy in the sector owing to the revenue shortfall.

The development is coming a few weeks after the removal of petrol subsidy which now has petrol retail prices skyrocketing.

Reacting to this, in a statement on Tuesday, Apostle Gbenga Asiwaju said it’s absolutely wrong at this period.

“It’s ill-timed! Nigerians are still groaning under the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Everyone is trying to maneuver in order to survive the high cost of living due to high cost of fuel and then the government is coming up with electricity tariff hike.. its absolutely wrong”

Apostle Asiwaju further said the Government should not make the masses to be living as people in slavery in their own Country like the Israelites in Egypt.

While urging the federal government through Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Apostle Asiwaju advised the FG to suspend the hike action.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Three dead, homes burnt in Zamfara bandit raid — Report

Gunmen have killed three people and set several houses and silos ablaze in Dangoro village,…

23 minutes ago

40 people killed in nighttime attack in Jos

News Update Reports indicate that 40 people were killed, but according to the police, recorded…

5 hours ago

Hon. Bimbola Salas Thanks His Principal Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Appreciates Political Leaders For Opportunity To Serve

News Update A former Special Assistant to the Governor on Mobilization, Hon. Bimbola Salas, has…

5 hours ago

Marwa, Adamawa Elders Applaud Barrister Idris Shuaibu’s Emergence as APC National Vice Chairman (North East)

THE Adamawa Progressive Elders Council has formally congratulated Barrister Idris Shuaibu following his election as…

6 hours ago

Aiyedatiwa Removes All SSAs, SAs

...To Appoint 1,000 Aides News Update In the ongoing drive to enhance efficiency and deepen…

9 hours ago

Tinubu’s minister resigns from cabinet

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to…

13 hours ago