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Subsidy removal must benefit Nigerians, not worsen hardship — Peter Obi
Vanguard
Aug 25, 2026 · 18:53 WAT
Peter Obi said savings from fuel subsidy removal should be directed toward agriculture, healthcare, education, poverty reduction and national security rather than worsening hardship. The policy debate is relevant to Nigerian equities because subsidy implementation and the use of resulting fiscal savings can influence inflation, household purchasing power and operating conditions.