Occupying Nigeria, Day 4

As the general mass protest enters its fourth day, there is still no forthcoming response from the Federal Government of Nigeria. There is a strong indication that the nation wide strike might go on for a long time because Nigerians have had enough and have refused to back down until their demands are met, which topping the list of their demands is the reversal of the fuel price to 65 Naira/litre which is the only direct benefit from the government that have being enjoyed by Nigerians. In a country where there is basically no infrastructure and electricity, lots of Nigerians rely on their fuel(petrol) powered generator for electricity. Another important sector where petrol is of great importance is the transportation sector, with most of the public transport system running on petrol.
In a country where its minimum wage is 18000 Naira, which is yet to be fully implemented, one can understand the level of hardship that would be inflicted on average Nigerians, hence this show of solidarity because the increase in fuel price to 140 Naira/litre will have a direct effect on the cost f everything.

Ocupying Nigeria

With the beginning of the planned general mass protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress and some named groups against the removal of fuel subsidy by the Nigerian Government, Nigerians and the world in general awaits to see how the federal government of Nigeria will respond to this out pouring of emotions by Nigerians. We can only hope and pray for the best.

Nigeria, a case study....

Nigeria, the so called giant of Africa. A country with diverse ethnicity, blessed with lots of natural resources, with petroleum being her highest source of revenue. One would expect an average Nigerian to be comfortable or at least have access to basic amenities suh as good roads, health care centres, electricity, etc based on the large amounts of foreign revenue generated from petroleum but still, Nigerians are being denied all this. Why? it's a question that should be forwarded to our leaders because Nigerians are yet to enjoy the dividend of the so called democracy.