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Mele Kyari Must Go” - Protests Rock Abuja Over Fuel Scarcity

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On September 2nd, 2024, the streets of Abuja were filled with scores of demonstrators demanding the immediate dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).


The protest was fueled by the persistent fuel scarcity that has plagued Nigeria, causing widespread frustration and economic strain.


The demonstrators, led by Aminu Abbas, Convener of the Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organizations, gathered at Unity Fountain.


They chanted solidarity songs and displayed banners with messages such as "We are tired of fuel scarcity and stories on why refineries are not working," "No direction under Kyari," and "We want accountability in the affairs of NNPCL." Abbas addressed the crowd, questioning why a nation rich in oil resources continues to suffer from acute petrol shortages.


He called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and other leaders to take immediate action, stating, "Mr. Kyari must be shown the way out, and the NNPCL must be reformed to serve the interests of all Nigerians."


Human rights lawyer Femi Falana also voiced his concerns, highlighting the rising cost of living and the arbitrary hike in petrol prices, which have led to fewer vehicles on Nigerian roads.


Falana emphasized the need to expose the "monumental fraud" in Nigeria's fuel importation system.


The NNPCL has admitted that its substantial debt to suppliers is jeopardizing sustainable fuel supply.


This financial strain has placed significant pressure on its operations, threatening the stability of fuel supplies across the nation.


Despite being a major oil producer, Nigeria imports a significant portion of its refined petroleum products due to underperforming refineries, mismanagement, lack of maintenance, and aging infrastructure.


Mele Kyari, born on January 8, 1965, in Maiduguri, Borno State, has been at the helm of NNPCL since July 2019. His tenure has been marked by controversy and criticism, with many accusing him of gross incompetence and mismanagement.


However, Kyari has managed to retain his position, even securing a $3.3 billion loan from Afreximbank to stabilize Nigeria's depreciating currency, which played a key role in helping him keep his job.





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