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From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kebbi State Directorate, has appealed to Nigerians and people of the state to be patriotic and remain calm over the dynamic price adjustments of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The Director of the NOA in Kebbi State, Muhammed Nasir Karofi, made the appeal in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
He explained that the current fluctuations in petrol retail pump prices are direct reflections of crude oil price movements on the international market.
According to him, “under the full deregulation framework of the petroleum downstream sector, local prices shift in tandem with global supply dynamics, market replacement costs, and foreign exchange factors.
“This economic reality is not isolated to Nigeria; neighbouring West African nations — including Benin, Niger, Togo, and Cameroon — are experiencing similar price recalibrations and inflationary pressures.
“While the Federal Government fully acknowledges the immediate economic hardship these price changes place on households and small businesses, these tough reforms are essential to securing the nation’s financial health. Eliminating unsustainable subsidies prevents fiscal drain and boosts government solvency, ensuring funds are redirected towards public infrastructure, security, education, and social welfare.”
Karofi noted that, in response to these national economic dynamics, the Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dr Nasir Idris, is implementing targeted social protection and mitigation measures across the state.
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He disclosed that such social interventions include mass transit support: expanding public transport initiatives and upgrading major transport hubs, such as the Birnin Kebbi Central Motor Park, to ease commuting costs for citizens.
Karofi said that the state government is also strengthening primary healthcare systems under the Harmonised Health Sector Operational Plan, expanding community health rehabilitation of health facilities and medical outreaches, as well as broadening coverage under the Kebbi State Contributory Healthcare Scheme.
He said: “Logistic support for security forces: sustaining logistical and operational backing for security agencies to maintain peace, secure farmlands, and safeguard lives and property throughout the state.”
He said the state government is also launching targeted welfare interventions, agricultural support schemes, and empowerment programmes for vulnerable groups, women, and youth across all 21 local government areas.
“At the national level, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to long-term structural improvements. Key achievements under these reforms include stabilising tertiary education funding through the Student Loan Scheme, strengthening national security infrastructure, and driving economic diversification.”
Karofi, who acknowledged the fact that economic policy shifts require time to mature, noted that the temporary difficulties experienced today pave the way for sustainable national development and enhanced public services.
He added that the NOA urged all community leaders, civil society organisations, youth groups, and citizens to maintain trust, embrace civic patience, and support ongoing government initiatives as these crucial reforms reach full fruition.
