Law Graduates Association of Nigeria, LAWGAN, don call on Nigerian government make e quickly step into di matter of fuel price wey dey rise anyhow. Di association raise alarm say di continued increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit, wey pipo sabi as petrol, dey make economic hardship worse for across di country.
Dem make di call inside one press release wey President Kayode Bello and Public Relations Officer Ojo Clement sign on Monday.
LAWGAN talk say dem dey express deep concern over di rising price of petrol and how e dey affect Nigerians for different sectors of society.
According to di association, recent reports show say petrol don reach about ₦1400 per litre for Lagos and Abuja, while price don reach higher levels for some other parts of di country.
Di association talk say di increase in cost of petrol dey affect nearly every sector of economy, including transportation, food, education, agriculture, businesses and household expenses.
‘The rising cost of fuel has a direct impact on virtually every sector of the economy, including transportation, food, education, agriculture, businesses and household expenses,’ LAWGAN talk. ‘The situation has consequently made it increasingly difficult for many Nigerians to meet their daily needs.’
Di association show particular concern over how rising fuel prices dey affect students and young Nigerians, wey e talk say dem already dey face increasing costs of transportation, accommodation, feeding and other educational expenses.
‘LAWGAN is particularly concerned about the impact on students and young Nigerians, who are already struggling with increasing transportation costs, accommodation, feeding and other educational expenses,’ di statement talk.
E stress say students important to di country development, noting say dem be important part of Nigeria present and future.
‘Students are an important part of the present and future development of Nigeria, and their welfare must not be overlooked,’ di association talk.
LAWGAN therefore call on Nigerian government make e take urgent and sustainable measures to reduce di burden wey current fuel price create, especially for students, workers, low-income families and other vulnerable members of society.
‘We therefore call on the Nigerian government to urgently intervene and take sustainable measures to reduce the burden of the current fuel price on Nigerians, particularly students, workers, low-income families and other vulnerable members of society,’ e talk.
Di association also urge government make e ensure say economic policies translate into improved welfare and better living conditions for Nigerians.
‘LAWGAN believes that economic policies should ultimately improve the welfare and living conditions of the people,’ di statement talk.
E further urge government make e listen to concerns of Nigerians and implement practical measures wey go make essential goods and services more affordable.
‘We urge the government to listen to the concerns of Nigerians and take practical steps towards making essential goods and services more affordable,’ LAWGAN talk.
Di association intervention come amid concerns over rising cost of living and broader impact of fuel prices on transportation, food and other essential expenses.
