President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the severe hardship caused by rising fuel prices but urged Nigerians to remain grateful, saying the situation is still better than what citizens in Kenya and other African countries are facing.
Tinubu made the remarks on Friday, April 10, 2026, while inaugurating key infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State.
The projects commissioned include a 60-megawatt gas turbine power plant at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area, the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road, and a 2.9-kilometre dual carriageway in Yenagoa, the state capital.
Speaking to stakeholders at the event, the President said:“It is very important that we are honest with our people. Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy.
“The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let us thank God together, that you are better off. Listen to them in Kenya and other African countries and what they are going through. We will not look back. We will continue to find ways to ameliorate the sufferings of the vulnerable.”
The President’s comments come amid widespread complaints over the high cost of petrol, which has continued to rise following global energy disruptions.
According to the report, the ongoing Middle East conflict triggered a sharp increase in global fuel prices after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
The restriction was temporarily lifted following a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.
The conflict reportedly began on February 28, 2026, and ended with the peace deal 48 hours before Tinubu’s visit.
The President assured that his administration remains committed to easing the burden on ordinary Nigerians while pressing ahead with economic reforms.
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