{
  "id": 11725127,
  "title": "Fuel Subsidy Removal, FX Policy Aimed At Addressing Longstanding Structural Challenges, Says Group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fuel-subsidy-removal-fx-policy-aimed-at-addressing-longstanding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/03/fuel-subsidy-removal-fx-policy-aimed-at-addressing-longstanding-structural-challenges-says-group/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atiku Bagudu Grassroots Network for Tinubu 2027 has clarified that the removal of fuel subsidies, implementation of foreign exchange reforms, and current fiscal and tax reforms were challenging decisions, but they are essential steps to tackle long-standing economic issues in Nigeria. The group named Senator Atiku Bagudu as its patron and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, aiming to gather 19 million votes from the 19 northern states to secure his re-election.\n\nDuring a meeting in Abuja, the group's delegates representing the 19 northern states evaluated the administration's policies and programs. They discussed strategies for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Convener Hon. Ali Oriri shared that the network would establish a robust grassroots structure across the North to rally support for Tinubu and achieve its goal of 19 million votes. He emphasized that this target is attainable through coordinated and persistent mobilisation across the region.\n\nOriri stressed that the network would travel to communities in the North, engaging traditional, religious, youth, and community leaders as part of its grassroots mobilisation plan. He urged network members in the 19 northern states to enhance their structures and start sustained voter engagement ahead of the 2027 election. The group also highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure like roads, rail, power, housing, agriculture, and other sectors as reasons to seek continuity under Tinubu.\n\nThe group believes that continuity is crucial for allowing reforms to develop and result in broader economic opportunities and improved living standards for Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja A support group, the Atiku Bagudu Grassroots Network for Tinubu 2027, has explained that the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms and ongoing fiscal and",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}