Moving Fuel-Subsidy Debate Beyond Idealogical Slogans

THISDAYLIVE | 08-09-2026 09:29am |

An opinion piece by Iyobosa Uwugiaren argues that Nigeria's fuel-subsidy debate should focus on which subsidy provides the greatest protection to the poor at the lowest cost to taxpayers. The debate was reignited by ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, who supports government intervention to shield citizens from market forces. The article calls for a more pragmatic approach beyond ideological slogans.

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