The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has urged the Federal Government to intervene and halt the Navy’s destruction of refining sites labeled as “illegal” in the Niger Delta.
NULGE President Ambali Olatunji conveyed this message during a press conference concluding its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, emphasising that President Bola Tinubu should use his influence to stop the Nigerian Navy’s actions in the Niger Delta.
“Destroying those sites has no benefits whatsoever for the country’s oil and gas sector as well as for Nigerians at large. Instead of destroying those refining sites, they should be licensed properly and mandated to pay taxes. This will create job opportunities and be sources of revenue earnings,” he said.
Olatunji further urged the Federal Government to explore the option of licensing additional modular refineries with the capability to process crude oil.
“If the multinationals are leaving the country, we should encourage individuals that are willing and capable to do it in Nigeria. If we can work on those areas, coupled with minimum wage, the effects of fuel subsidy removal will go down,” he said.
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