The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said that it will oppose the proposed removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria.Information Guide Nigeria
BUSINESS HALLMARK reports that the group threatened to ensure mass civil action across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
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It advised the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to remove fuel subsidy, stressing that it would only lead to an increase in the cost of living for average Nigerians who are already struggling to make ends meet.NYSC Portal
“We cannot afford to have another round of hardship inflicted on the Nigerian people, especially the youth who are already grappling with high unemployment rates and lack of opportunities”, Abubakar said.
The youth council, which represents the interests of young people in the northern region of Nigeria warned that there would be severe political consequences on those who are conspiring to throw Nigerians into avoidable crisis.JAMB Result
The council warned them to remember how some powerful governors were humiliated in the recently concluded election and understand that power now rests on the thumbs of Nigerians and that Nigerians won’t forget.
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