Edo State
Governor Monday Okpebholo says Nigerians currently buying fuel around N1,400 per litre, when compared to the United Kingdom where a litre of fuel sells more than N3,000 per litre, are enjoying.
Okpebholo said this on Thursday at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event in Edo State.
According to him, he visited London the previous week and bought petrol to compare prices with Nigeria.
“Let me tell you, after conversion, it’s about N3,000-something for one litre of fuel,” he said.
Okpebholo stated that the comparison showed that Nigerians pay less for petrol than motorists in the UK.
“We are doing very well here. The President is stabilising the economy. He’s an economist,” he said.
His comments come amid renewed concerns over the rising cost of petrol and other essential commodities following the removal of the petrol subsidy and subsequent increases in pump prices.
The Edo governor said the economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu were difficult but would eventually produce results.
He likened the reforms to an aircraft taking off, arguing that passengers do not receive food until the plane reaches cruising altitude.
“I want to let you know, very soon Nigeria will be on the cruising level. Nigeria will be on a cruising level,” he said.
Okpebholo also pointed to ongoing road construction as evidence of development under the Tinubu administration.
He spoke in support of the Federal Government’s intervention on the Benin-Asaba Road, which has deteriorated and caused difficulties for motorists travelling between Edo and Delta states.
He also endorsed Tinubu’s continued presidency ahead of the 2027 election, asking those planning to challenge the President to reconsider.
“Is Aso Rock vacant? Is Aso Rock vacant? So Aso Rock is not vacant,” he said.
