By Abubakar Sulaiman
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL), in conjunction with several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and support groups, has criticized Aliko Dangote, owner of Dangote Refinery, over non-disclosure of premium motor spirit (PMS) prices.
In contrast, AYAGL commended Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for efforts to make PMS available despite challenges.
Ambassador Abdul DanBature, AYAGL Speaker, praised Kyari’s holistic approach to addressing the fuel shortage but urged Dangote to reveal the cost of a liter of petrol from his refinery. DanBature questioned Dangote’s sincerity, citing waivers granted to his refinery and the need for transparency.
The group warned that if Dangote fails to disclose the information, they will seek means to compel him to do so. AYAGL emphasized its commitment to good governance and transparency, calling on the Federal government and organizations to alleviate citizens’ suffering.
“We are committed to good governance and will support any organization providing good governance and transparency. Enough of the blame game, it’s time to know who is not being truthful to Nigerians,” the group stated.
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) in conjunction with several Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs) and other support groups has taken a swipe on Aliko Dangote, owner of Dangote refinery, over non-disclosure of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, accusing him of playing “hanky panky.”
Meanwhile, the group has commended the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, over concerted efforts in making the product available against all odds.
Speaker of the AYAGL, Ambassador Abdul DanBature, said, painful as the present increase in the price of petrol might be, a critical assessment of the NNPCL under the leadership of Kyari needed to be commended for his efforts towards addressing the situation holistically and ensuring the availability of the product with market forces determining its price.
Danbature, however, stressed that Dangote should come out and tell the public how much is a liter of petrol from his refinery if truly he meant well for this country, stressing that his non-disclosure shows lack of sincerity.
The group averred that with waivers granted to the Dangote refinery, who gets the crude oil from Nigeria, there should be no reason why petrol should sell the much it is selling now except if he (Dangote) has what he is hiding from Nigerians.
The group said if this gentle call for Dangote to come out and explain to Nigerians the cost of a liter of petrol from his refinery is not yielded to, the youths will have no option but to seek means of compelling him to do so.
“For us, we are committed to good governance and will support any organization, be it government or individual, that is providing good governance and transparent in their dealings.
“We are not unaware of the hardship the citizens of this country are going through presently and we call on the Federal government and organizations to do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the masses.
“Enough of the blame game, it’s time to know who is not being truthful to Nigerians,” the group said.
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