*Threaten massive protest if GCEO fails to step aside
By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has called for the Group Chief Executive Officer, National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Kolo Mele Kyari, to step aside to allow for an unfettered probe by the House of Representatives into the payment of 20 billion naira to a ghost consultant.
The group accused the NNPC of manipulating the fuel subsidy regime which was seen during the acute fuel scarcity that lasted over six months.
A statement issued by Comrade Isa Abubakar, the President of the group, said, “During the dark period, Nigerians were buying fuel at about 400 Naira per litre, while the Federal Government spending on subsidy was skyrocketing.
“We are therefore, urging the House of Representatives to probe the NNPC beyond the 20 billion Naira contract scam.” The group said.
The statement also threatened a massive civil protest if the GCEO refuses to step aside.
The group also urged other civil society organizations to join them in the struggle to hold the NNPC accountable for its actions, saying that the Northern youth believe that a thorough investigation into the payment of 20 billion Naira to a ghost consultant is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The group called on the House of Representatives to take urgent action and investigate the NNPC thoroughly, stressing that they believe that the outcome of the investigation will help to restore the confidence of Nigerians in the oil and gas industry and the government as a whole.
It said the youth are committed to ensuring that the NNPC is held accountable for its actions, pointing out that the management of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is transparent and accountable.
The group believes that the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry depends on the actions taken by the government and the NNPC to address the issues raised by the payment of alleged 20 billion Naira to a ghost consultant.
