Vice President Kashim Shettima has summoned several top officials for a meeting following the recent spike in petrol prices across Nigeria. On Thursday, Shettima ordered the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to address the issue.
The sudden rise in petrol prices has sparked concerns among citizens, prompting the Vice President to take immediate action by engaging the officials responsible for overseeing the country’s petroleum sector and national security. The meeting is expected to focus on identifying the causes behind the price hike and exploring possible measures to alleviate the burden on Nigerians.
Further details on the outcome of the discussions will be made available as the situation develops.
