Dangote fuel sells cheaper in Togo than in Nigeria – Falana laments

Human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, has lamented thatfuel taken from Dangote is cheaper in Togo than in Nigeria. Falana expressed his concerns on Sunday while responding toquestions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on ChannelsTelevision. He urged the federal government to review the proposed 5 percent fuel surcharge and ensure that further hardship is not imposed onNigerians. “I guess the government wants to go back to the drawingtable and ensure that it is not accused of multiple taxes or double taxationbecause consumers will pay VAT for buying fuel. They will now put an additional5 per cent tax. “I think this is what Nigerians are complaining about. Andfrom what we just read today is that the Dangote fuel taken from Nigeria is nowcheaper in Togo than in Nigeria I think about 65 naira. “So, the government will have to review these developments(the proposed 5 per cent fuel surcharge) and ensure more hardship is notimposed on Nigerians,” he said.

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