ADC presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reinstate Nigeria’s petrol subsidy if he wins the 2027 presidential election, saying the move would help ease the country’s mounting hardship.
Speaking in a recent campaign statement, Atiku emphasized that restoring the subsidy is central to making life more affordable for ordinary Nigerians.
“I’ll restore subsidy to ease hardship,” Atiku said.
The proposal touches on a long‑standing policy debate; Nigeria has historically subsidised fuel to keep prices low, but the subsidy was partially removed in 2022, leading to higher pump prices and public discontent.
Atiku’s commitment forms part of a broader platform aimed at tackling the cost‑of‑living pressures that have intensified amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty across the country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>