Former Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has expressed concern over the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s failure to address the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.
He criticized the Federal Government for not implementing adequate short- and medium-term solutions to alleviate the economic strain 15 months after the sudden removal of the petrol subsidy.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Chukwu urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to mitigate the ongoing economic crisis, arguing that the complete removal of the petrol subsidy was unsustainable.
Chukwu said, “If the truth be said, as of now, we are not doing the right thing. Even as a doctor, if someone has a seemingly intractable problem, yes, you will give hope to the person but you must solve the problem. Someone is in pain and you are saying: ‘Don’t worry, in three months’ time…’ Are you crazy as a doctor? That person will leave you.
“As a doctor, I know that there are immediate things that need to be done, medium-term things and long-term. Right now, people are suffering.
“I think we cannot just withdraw subsidy completely. No matter how we look at it. Even now, there is still subsidy.
“The truth is the major thing that brings us revenue is the oil and gas sector. It’s okay to say the President is the minister (of petroleum resources), but you must have things looked into thoroughly.
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