We’re Finding It Difficult To Buy Diesel…I’d Thought Nigerians‘ll Protest Against Soaring Cost Of Living-Amaechi

Mr Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi made the news on Wednesday following the statements he made during an interview with Igbere TV and apart from being in the spotlight; his submissions had also gotten a mixed reaction.

Though he had at different times served as Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, he had however fallen off the radar since the emergence of the Bola Tinubu administration.

While stating the obvious that Nigerians have lamented and complained about the economic hardship concomitant with soaring cost of living, Amaechi, however noted that the way Nigerians have responded to the issue did not show that they are really suffering.

 ‘I expected more agitation, especially from the Nigerian youths. I thought we would see people hitting the streets in protest, but it seems people are not expressing the kind of anger I expected’ he said.

The former minister also alleged that the nation’s resources are being misused.

 ‘You cannot have a situation where a group of people are mismanaging resources and expect the citizens to remain silent. I am truly baffled by the lack of action’  the former minister submitted while adding that he and some among former political figures are find it difficult to buy diesel.

‘The price of diesel is at an all-time high, and even some of us are finding it difficult to afford it. Yet, the general public seems unmoved’ he added.

Though diesel-powered vehicles are not common in Nigeria, except the heavy-duty trucks, 90% of the diesel consumed in the country is used to power generators -Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you