NASS:ADDING SALT TO INJURY.
. One begins to wonder what sort of political players or Leaders are we having in Nigeria if the representatives who claim to represent our interest appear to be the ones aggravating our unpleasant situations even in A TIME LIKE THIS.
As patriotic Citizens or Nigerians, we have gone to the poll to cast our votes to the Candidate of our choice for quality representation.The primary duty of our Legislators is to enact law or sponsor a bill that will make life more meaningful or improve d living conditions of Nigerians or the Electorates.To my greatest amazement, our representatives I mean the Nigerian Lawmakers are insensitive to the plight of the people who voted them into office. Rather than empathizing with Nigerians over the harshness or hardship ocassioned by the economic recession or economic downturn, they chose to adding salt to injury I mean worsen our conditions of living.These ungrateful Lawmakers went ahead to approved a recommendation of a certain amount of money(tax) on PMS(petrol).This proposed tax will negatively affect the petroleum Marketers, which in turn unpleasantly affect Nigerians who buy this products for various purposes.The excruciating pains being experienced by the masses or the public consequent upon the hike in petrol in the past is still biting hard on us and now,these heartless parliamentarians are bent on bringing more pains.
We heard that d money to be generated from this draconian tax policy will be expended or used to fund road project.But I want to ask,is there no other source to get money for road construction or repair? What about d budget of work, power and housing ministry? Is part of the budget not meant for road project? What about d looted money recovered by EFCC?Cant we take from this ill-gotten money to fund our road project? Must the Lawmakers inflict pains on Nigerians on the reason of funding our roads?why cant our Legislators legislate on things that will cushion the adverse effects of untold hardship currently being faced by Nigerians.Is this act not capable of arousing the indignation or fury of the masses? Hope the already ailing Nigerian economy or economic activity will not paralyzed if this their dream eventually come true.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)) Leaders must seriously resist this proposed increase in the pump price of petrol,it must not b implemented at all.The Leaders must not compromise their stand on this issue.Nigerians are not happy with all the national Assembly men with this their new move.The present price of petrol has done more harms than good to the people. What has the FG done with the money realized from the increment of petroleum products?Any attempt to hike the pump price of petrol will cause an industrial action or strike of workers nation wide which will affect the already sicked economy negatively.

It is my hope that the Senators or representatives will reverse or halt this proposed harsh recommendations to avert looming crises.we expect a better welfare or laws that will add positive value on Nigerians, not adding salt to injury.God shall take control.

Otunba TAIWO SADARE writes from Omuro City.