Under the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, we have witnessed a distressing trend of oppressive policies that disproportionately affect the livelihoods of our citizens, particularly the youth
By Moses Okorie
The Nigerian Youth Convergence, NYC, has called on the President Bola Tinubu administration to reconsider the increase in electricity tariff for customers on Band A, as indicated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC.
In a statement issued by Comrade Peter Oladapo, the national vice president of the group, it said Nigerians are already witnessing some consequences of harsh policies of the present administration and warned that the increase in the electricity tariff will further compound the people’s woes.
According to him, “Under the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, we have witnessed a distressing trend of oppressive policies that disproportionately affect the livelihoods of our citizens, particularly the youth.
“The Nigerian Youth Convergence condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing increase in electricity tariffs, which only serve to exacerbate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Access to reliable and affordable electricity is not a luxury but a fundamental necessity for our nation’s progress and development”.
The group said Nigerian youths cannot overlook the fact that any hindrance to access electricity directly translates to underdevelopment for the nation.
They called on youths to reject all anti-people policies, including exorbitant electricity tariffs.
“Our collective action is pivotal in holding the government accountable and ensuring a fair and prosperous future for all”.
Comrade Oladapo further said that youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but active participants in shaping the present.
“Our energy and commitment to social justice issues make us powerful agents of change. Through mobilization and unity, we can drive meaningful reform and demand accountability from those in power”, he added.