The Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Obidient Movement have condemned the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount as tokenism and an election-year tactic. The groups criticized the measure, which was announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, as a temporary discount on petrol sold through NNPC Limited retail outlets. The discount is set to last for an initial period of 30 days, with priority given to public transport operators nationwide. The minister had explained that the measure was not a return to petrol subsidy but an arrangement under which the government would sell the product at cost.
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