BUHARI SAYS FUEL SCARCITY, ELECTRICITY OUTAGE, REGRETTABLE

Pres. M Buhari

"The administration knows the fuel shortage has placed a strain on Nigerian citizens and businesses, but relief is on the way.” Buhari.

“I especially apologize to all sections of society for this.” 

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR who is currently in London for medical checks, has reacted to the ongoing electricity outages and the biting fuel scarcity that has virtually crippled economic and commercial activities in the country.

Buhari, in a message to Nigerians on Wednesday, expressed regrets for the inconvenience caused to Nigerian citizens following a prolonged shortage of petroleum products.

Nigeria has been battling with fuel scarcity following the discovery of 100 million litres of imported petrol in the supply chain with “methanol quantities above Nigeria's specifications”.

The bad fuel, from assessments carried out, had damaged many vehicles and power generators, leading to an emergency withdrawal of volumes of the product.

However, the President who is away in London, UK on medical tourism, said “the administration knows the fuel shortage has placed a strain on Nigerian citizens and businesses, but relief is on the way”.

“I especially apologize to all sections of society for this,” he added. 

Courtesy: Sahara Reporters