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Chemical workers warn FG on fuel price increase

November 20, 2020

Ibrahim Adam

Workers under the umbrella of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE) have warned the Federal Government against further increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol.

The union president, Goke Olatunji, said hike in fuel pump price was unacceptable as it would further impoverish Nigerians.

Olatunji, speaking at the union’s Central Working Committee’s meeting and long service award ceremony for staff and elected members in Lagos, said lots of Nigerians depend on petrol one way or the other.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>He argued any further increase in this period when the country is going through economic challenges would be detrimental to many.</p><p>He also said rather than increasing the pump price, government should look inward and ensure products are refined locally.</p><p>He said: “Petroleum is essential to many, if you are not using it for your cars, then it is used for generators to provide electricity as the nation has continued to find it difficult to provide solutions to the epileptic power situation in the country.</p><p>“The government as a matter of priority should focus on making the refineries work and also build new ones. If an individual like Dangote can build a refinery, why is it difficult for Nigeria, an oil-producing nation, to refine her products just like others in the league of OPEC do?”</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=

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