By Nnenna Ezeah
SOME Nigerians have expressed concern over the discordant tunes from the Executive and legislative arms of government on the removal of fuel subsidy. Below are what they feel about the issue. Excerpts:

Mr. Ben Owolabi – Civil servant

Removal of fuel subsidy has been raising dust in the country right now and the issue of fuel subsidy is even bigger than we all. In life there are ups and downs, so the issue of fuel subsidy removal is to be laid to rest, since it is a national issue and the president and the lawmakers are not agreeing on the same matter.

We all know what subsidy is all about so they don’t need the public to tell them what its effect will be on the masses and I believe the president have not really considered the effects of the removal. To me, I believe the lawmakers’ want him to address the issue that brought about fuel subsidy removal before enforcing this impending danger on the masses.

Achike Igwe – Restaurant operator

This issue is taking a toll on the country but the president seems not to understand it. How can the president want to go on with an issue like this? The president of this country is such a confused man with confused advisers. In as much as he thinks he wants to do something good by removing the subsidy and putting the fund into something reasonable, he is forgetting how things are run in this country of ours.

I will only sit and watch what happens, but one thing I believe is that the fate of this country rests on the shoulders of our youths. They should rise up for once and speak for the good of this country or remain silent forever and let things fall apart.

Francis Ekwendu – Barber

I just don’t understand Mr. President, does he think it was when he was ruling Bayelsa State. I believe no one has made him to understand that this is a country that he is handling not a state. He is barely six months on the seat and he is trying to make a drastic decision that will do more harm than good. He should try and do things that will better this country. Many Nigerians do not know their rights; how can a president take a decision that the National Assembly has not approved and disagrees with?

Mohammed Mustapha – Civil Engineer

We have certainly analysed the problems of Nigeria and have come to the conclusion that this country needs someone with experience, and who will be away from the influence of people that claims to be Godfathers of this country and do what is best for this country with little or no ulterior motive. The National Assembly has asked the president to shelve the plan to remove oil subsidy, but I just don’t know why he is so bent on doing this that will wreck havoc on the masses.

Adedeji Funke – Student

All I have to say is that they should do what is right for us so that the country is good and conducive for all and sundry. And let every plan they are making be for the growth of this country.