Fuel subsidy could have hit ₦53tn without Tinubu’s reform – NRS chair

Nigeria’s petrol subsidy bill could have hit ₦53 trillion without Tinubu’s reform, says NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, defending the fuel subsidy removal.

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August 10, 2026 · 13:15 · 5 min read

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Nigeria’s petrol subsidy bill could have hit ₦53 trillion without Tinubu’s reform, says NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, defending the fuel subsidy removal.

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Fuel subsidy could have hit ₦53tn without Tinubu’s reform – NRS chair