VIDEO: ‘A LITRE OF FUEL COSTS N3,000/1LTR IN UK, WE ARE ENJOYING HERE’- OKPEBHOLO

Using an aircraft as an illustration, the governor explained that the benefits of reforms would become more evident once the economy reaches a stable level.

“I make an illustration. When a plane is taking off, do you see them serving food? Do you see air hostesses serving food in the plane? They will never give you food until that seatbelt is released. That means on a cruising level. That is when they will start serving food.

“I want to let you know, very soon Nigeria will be on the cruising level. Nigeria will be on a cruising level,” Okpebholo said.

He also compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in the United Kingdom, saying a recent visit to London prompted him to check how much motorists pay for the commodity there.

“When we complained about cost of petrol, I was in London last week. I told my friend, ‘Let’s go and buy fuel just to know the cost of fuel between Nigeria and England.’

“Let me tell you, after conversion, it’s about 3,000-something for one litre of fuel,” he said.

The governor argued that the comparison indicated that Nigerians were paying less for petrol than motorists in the UK.

“We are doing very well here. The President is stabilising the economy. He’s an economist,” he said.

His remarks come against the backdrop of persistent concerns over petrol prices and the broader cost of living following the removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent adjustments in pump prices.

Okpebholo also pointed to infrastructure development as another indication of the Federal Government’s efforts, particularly the construction of roads across the country.

“Look at the kind of roads that are being constructed today—concrete pavement all over Nigeria,” he said.

Beyond the road project, Okpebholo used the occasion to express support for Tinubu’s continued stay in office, questioning those preparing to challenge the President in the 2027 election.

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