Chidiebere, a taxi driver in Abuja, paints a vivid picture of the struggles he faces due to the persistent fuel scarcity in the nation’s capital. “We’re in hell in Abuja,” he laments, his frustration palpable.
Stranded at a filling station, Chidiebere has been unable to work since morning, his livelihood crippled by the unavailability of fuel. The situation is dire, and he’s at his wit’s end. “If we buy fuel at N1200, how much are we going to charge the passengers?” he asks, highlighting the impossible situation he and his fellow drivers face.
The fuel scarcity has brought Chidiebere’s business to a grinding halt, leaving him and many others like him in a state of desperation. The usual hustle and bustle of Abuja’s streets have given way to frustration and anger, as drivers and passengers alike bear the brunt of the scarcity.
Watch as Chidiebere speak in the video below;
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Chidiebere’s story shows the far-reaching consequences of the fuel scarcity, which has affected not just drivers but also the entire economy. As the situation continues to deteriorate, one thing is clear: something needs to be done to address the crisis and restore normalcy to the lives of Nigerians like Chidiebere and every Nigerians.
