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The three-week long public hearing on The Fuel Subsidy Probe finally came to an end on Thursday, February 9. During the public hearings, about 140 oil firms that participated in the Petroleum Support Fund appeared before the committee to explain their roles in the scheme.

This was in addition to the invitation of the government players such as the ministers of Finance and Petroleum Resources; top executives of the Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency; the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation; Accountant-General of the Federation and Nigeria Customs Service among others.

The Probes has finally ended but Nigerians are still looking out for what is going to come out of this probe and the probe ended in a fashion many Nigerians seem not to have expected as it was expected that a lot of striking secrets should have been uncovered but several days has passed and not much is being said about what was discovered in the Probes.

Will this be an addition to several other probes that has been carried out without a meaningful report and actions? Lets Keep on Watching

Since the Fuel Subsidy Removal wahala, and the Promises of the Federal Government that there will be some palliative to help reduce the burdens already placed on the masses as a result of the Fuel Subsidy removal. So many things were outlined by the Government in their Fuel Subsidy reinvestment and Empowerment Program which if implemented will truly help to alleviate the problems of the people.

But The questions most Nigerians are asking today is where are the Palliatives the Government promised as we are yet to see any sign of these taking effect anywhere. We still don't know if this will be another mere promises of the Government or if this is being hijacked again by another new set up Cabals like the Fuel Subsidy was Hijacked by some Cabals.

Well the Issue of Fuel Subsidy removal is almost dying out as the people have managed to swallow the hook and trying to move on with Life the way the government has forced upon them.

Probings are still on into the issues of the fuel subsidy but I think any of these people can really give us some good facts of what's been going on and what's been happening underground but it seems they too can't even figure out correctly what they are doing...

Too Pathetic.

What can I or anyone say concerning how the whole protest and campaigns for a revolution in Nigeria ended. At first when the whole protest started with the massive turn out of protesters who took to the the streets and parks ready to sacrifice ought in order to reclaim their rights and privileges, I thought the time for a True revolution has come for us thinking we have all learned from what happened in Tunisia, Egypt, Ivory coast and Libya. But I was left more disappointed than I was at the time the removal of fuel subsidy was imposed on us at a time we least expected when those (NLC & TUC) we thought would be the engine room to bring out a productive result from the protest all went and did otherwise behind the backs of many Nigerians.

The Government first came out with so many promises on how they will reinvest the money gained from subsidy removal and on several things they will be putting in place including the mass transit bus and others which promises didn't move the people nor NLC & TUC as they had received several promises of that nature before without getting anything from it. The President also went further to slash the allowance and salaries of his cabinet but the people still held their grounds till the Government started playing their luring gain on the NLC to which they fell to and couldn't bark again as they got some juicy bone from the government which made them settle at Ninety seven Naira per liter which was contrary to what they agreed to accept before.

This single act has really set the Country and its people backward as i don't think there would ever be a massive move for change as we saw these past days. We got our chance to take back our nation but those we entrusted with the task of leading this move only helped to push us into the lions den.

The Fuel Subsidy Removal which was deliberated and pushed forth by the combined effort of the President, his cabinet including some governors and other governing agencies has really produced lots of drama these past few days as it has provoked millions of Nigerians who marched out in a massive protest against the decision made by the government in removing the fuel subsidy.

But whenever something is thrown from a point it will first hit the person in front in the direction it was thrown to and that is exactly the condition President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan finds Himself, According to what is being circulated around it is believed that he is the most cursed president currently in the world as many negative things has been said and demonstrated about him both in public and private places. and it seems the whole wrath of the people is only being poured at him even though he claimed that the plan has been there before he got into the office as the president.

Well Just a Simple advice to all. Before accepting to lead a delegation to confront any tough issue or people just make sure you've got a good cover for your own face or you might end up bearing all the consequences of a revolt alone.

The Removal of fuel Subsidy is bound to have some major effects in the lives of many Nigerians and it came at a time when almost everyone was busy enjoying the holiday with families and friends and would have probably spent a lot of their hard earned money hoping to return back to hustles after the end of the holidays.

The removal of the Fuel subsidy and the resultant effects (hike in fuel and commodity prices and the strike actions) was a real slap in the face for the masses but many experts and international bodies believes the removal of the fuel subsidy is a blessing to Nigerians and would help the economy but is the sacrifice to get this blessing worth paying as the government can't be fully trusted to keep to their promises.

There is this report from the Government that some Cabals has hijacked the Fuel Subsidy being provided by the federal Government and that the best way to avoid this continual mismanagement of funds is to remove the fuel subsidy and channel the funds into other sectors of the economy.

But the funny part of this is that the fuel subsidy removal that was to be a blessing to the people in the long run has only increased the sufferings of the people who were hoping that the new administration would help to alleviate the pain of the people and as such the people are actually the worst hit while these cabals still smiles to the bank with their booty cash.

Fuel Price has increased and that has further led to the increase in the prices of every other goods and services within the country. imagine buying a sachet of water (pure water) for N10.
well We don't know how long Nigerians will continue to make these sacrifices while the Government keeps promising without delivering on their promises.

Truly This President is just loving the people to death.