MUSLIM RIGHTS CONCERN (MURIC)
هيئة حقوق المسلمين
Motto: Dialogue, Not Violence
12th March, 2026
PRESS RELEASE:
MURIC HAILS FG FOR SUSPENDING FUEL
IMPORTATION, CALLS FOR 100% CRUDE OIL SUPPLY TO LOCAL REFINERIES
The Federal Government (FG) yesterday suspended petrol
imports into the country due to noticeable boost in local production.
Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organisation, the
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended FG for the suspension. The group
also advocated for adequate supply of crude oil to local refineries in order to
encourage self-sustainability in energy for Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement circulated to newsmen
on Thursday, 12th March, 2026 by the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor
Ishaq Akintola.
Full details of the press release:
The Federal Government (FG) yesterday suspended petrol
imports into the country after noticeable boost in local production (https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/11/fg-suspends-petrol-imports-over-boost-in-local-production/).
"This is a commendable step. Local production has
received additional oxygen with this new policy. It is forthright and
nationalistic. But as we hail FG for widening the market for local refineries
and blocking the likelihood of saturation through excessive and unnecessary
inflow of petroleum products, we must at the same time remind government to
enable full and effective operation in the local refineries by supplying them
with 100% crude oil.
"It stands logic on its head if in spite of decades
of suffering from fuel scarcity, a refinery like Dangote emerges but still it
cannot get 100% crude oil supply.
"Reports of the supply of only 28% to 32% of the
crude oil required by Dangote Refinery is not only disturbing but nauseating.
This is where nationalistic proclivities should come in.
"We therefore urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to
issue an executive order for the supply of 100% crude oil required by local
refineries.
"Another commendable step taken by FG is the release
of 100,000 CNG buses to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by
Nigerians. However, this policy needs to be complemented by an executive order
that 100% crude be supplied to local refineries especially at this critical
time.
"We cannot expect a humongous refinery like
Dangote which has to go to traders and middle men to buy more than 72% of the
crude oil required by it to avoid factoring this unnecessary overhead into its
price policy. FG has the capacity to make life easier for Nigerians by making
100% crude oil supply its cardinal policy. Nigerians will hail Mr. President if
he could issue an executive order today to kick-start this policy."
#KudosFGStopsFuelImportation
#ExecutiveOrderNowOnCrude
Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Founder/Executive Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).
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