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Consider Nigerians’ Welfare, Reverse Petrol Price -NMA To Tinubu
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Chapter, has urged President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency consider the welfare of Nigerians and reverse the price hike of petrol to its previous level.
EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the pump price of petrol was on Tuesday raised to N855, N897 (depending on the location per litre) from N568 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL.
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The development has since attracted a lot of reactions from groups and individuals, with many calling for an immediate reversal to the old price.
The association while joining the call in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Saheed Babajide Kehinde, on Thursday said the decision has imposed further unbearable hardship on Nigerians, who are already grappling with severe economic challenges and insecurity.
The statement added that, “Many of these members are being forced to leave the country in droves due to the dismal economic situation, and this recent development will only exacerbate the already dire circumstances they face.
“The hike in PMS prices comes at a time when Nigerians are enduring unprecedented economic pressures. The impact of this decision will ripple across all sectors, further deepening the mental, social, and emotional stress that citizens are currently experiencing.
“With inflation rates soaring and the cost of living at an all-time high, the sudden spike in petrol prices will not only increase the poverty level across the country but also contribute to rising rates of depression, hospital admissions related to stress-induced medical conditions, social unrest, and even mortality.
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“How can we rationalize a situation where doctors, who earn an average of $300 per month, are expected to navigate such astronomical increases in the cost of living? The recent hike in PMS prices has only worsened an already unsustainable economic reality for healthcare professionals, and indeed all Nigerians, making it nearly impossible for them to cope.”
The Association said it stands firm in its commitment to advocating for the well-being of all its members, who continue to provide essential healthcare services under increasingly difficult conditions.
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