According to the Federal Government, the discount will be obtainable at NNPC Retail petrol stations, which are estimated to be about 900 stations. With the total number of petrol stations in Nigeria estimated at about 24,000, it means that the discount will be applicable in less than 4% of our petrol stations with priority to public transport operators. Using our population of about 243 million people implies one NNPC Retail petrol station to about 243,000 Nigerians assuming that the stations are evenly distributed across Nigeria which is not the case. Imagine 243,000 Nigerians struggling for a N66.00/per litre discount in each of the NNPC petrol stations. This is certainly not how to govern a richly blessed and endowed nation! While I prepare to provide a more detailed explanation on my current stand on subsidy and a policy roadmap on fair, transparent and affordable pricing of petroleum products, let me state that research on our current revenue and revenue potential in a productive Nigeria under an incorrupt, transparent and competent government which my leadership will enthrone affirms my position that subsidy should be restored to Nigerians not only on petrol but also in agriculture, health, education and infrastructure. But, beyond subsidy, it is important that we have a leadership that is focused on policies that drastically reduce the cost of living through welfare-enhancing pricing policy and honest administration of same. It is clear that President Tinubu’s October 1 policy announcement is neither of that. It is plain political optics masked as policy. Nigerians are tired of those gimmicks. It is time for real change. A new Nigeria is POssible. Nigeria will be OK! -PO