See Photo As Borno Residents Dump Cars, Ride Horses And Bicycles After Fuel Price Increase

Following the increase in fuel prices, many residents and civil servants in Borno State have shifted from using their vehicles to walking, horse riding, and riding bicycles, and tricycles as means of transportation.

According to report, during a tour of Maiduguri, the state capital in the early hours of Thursday, there were fewer vehicles on the road and more pedestrians including horse and bicycle riders on major roads.

One of the pedestrians, Dadoon Pam, who is a graphic designer, said the cost of mobility has increased significantly as tricycle riders now refer to NNPC’s increase in petrol price, making commuters pay almost double the amount before the increase.

He said, “This price has affected me terribly because as a graphic designer, I need electricity to make my design. Now that we depend solely on fuel to work. This increase means I now have to charge my clients more. Though It will be bad for business I don’t have an option as we speak.”

Another resident, who is a Retired customs officer, Tuja Mai Abba, said since the price increase, he had abandoned his vehicles for commercial tricycles, while noting that it saves cost, especially for a few kilometer movements.

“The government is confusing us about this issue of fuel subsidy and availability. You hear one story today and another story tomorrow. It is seriously affecting me, I have abandoned my car for a while now,” Abba said.

Recall that the pump price on Tuesday was increased to N855, N918, and higher per litre, with the prices varying across locations, at NNPC stations in the country.