The Tinubu Media Support Group has described the public outrage over the removal of electricity subsidies for 15 per cent of consumers as unnecessary, insisting many Nigerians will continue to benefit from the subsidy.
“We have seen how some individuals and groups have been jostling for media space to dish out misinformation on the recent tariff adjustment announced by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission and felt the need to join the fray to debunk the lies. Faulting the argument that the new tariff for premium electricity consumers would affect productivity in the case of manufacturers, the group maintained: “In our view, the essence of the tariff adjustment is to provide that category of consumers more power, reduce their dependence on diesel-powered generators, and reduce their cost of production. This is one way to grow the economy.
The pro-Tinubu group also took a swipe at some opposition elements seeking to make political capital out of a straightforward action
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