‘Thanks for your patience’ — Buhari breaks silence on fuel scarcity

For the first time in over two weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken directly concerning the fuel scarcity in the country.

Expressing regrets over the situation, the president thanked Nigerians for their patience.

He said he had received assurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation that the crisis would be resolved.

Buhari spoke in a statement issued on Sunday.

“The fuel scarcity being experienced nationwide is regrettable. I sympathise with all Nigerians on having to endure needless fuel queues,” the statement read.

“I am being regularly briefed, especially on the NNPC’s interventions to ensure that there is enough petrol available during this period and beyond

“I have the NNPC’s assurance that the situation will improve significantly over the next few days, as new shipments and supplies are distributed across the country.

“Let me also assure that the relevant agencies will continue to provide updates on the situation. I thank you all for your patience and understanding.”