BAT Vanguard Holds End of Year Party, sets agenda for 2025

By Raymond Enoch

In a likely prediction for Nigerian consumers, Honourable Olofin Olusola, the National Convener of the BAT Vanguard, has expressed confidence that fuel prices will soon drop to N500 per litre.

Mr .Olusola waa speaking at the group’s end-of-year party celebrations in Abuja, credited the Tinubu administration’s efforts to revive Nigeria’s ailing refineries as the driving force behind the expected price reduction.
“Fuel prices are already starting to come down thanks to the revitalization of the country’s refineries,” said Olusola.

He highlighted the progress at key facilities like the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, which have started operations, with the Port Harcourt refinery currently operating at 60% capacity and its expansion nearly 80% complete.

According to Olusola, this revitalization will cushion the impact of high fuel costs and drive prices further down in the coming months.
He also praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, calling it a bold move to steer the country toward self-sufficiency in energy production. “In time, we will see fuel prices at N500 per litre,” he predicted.

Aside from energy concerns, the BAT Vanguard, which was instrumental in Tinubu’s 2023 election victory, also celebrated its achievements and outlined its agenda for 2025.

The group, dedicated to supporting the president’s administration, emphasized its outreach programs, which include providing aid to the needy and supporting local communities. This year, the group made significant contributions during the holiday season, delivering food and supplies to those in need across Nigeria.
Olusola reflected on the group’s growth, noting that BAT Vanguard began in 2019 with just four members and now boasts a wide network across the country. The group remains committed to bolstering Tinubu’s policies, such as local government autonomy, and believes that the 2025 agenda will continue to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process and address the nation’s socio-economic challenges.

“We believe that by 2027, Nigeria will see even greater political stability,” said Deputy National Coordinator Henry Okon, echoing Olusola’s optimism. As the country navigates its current challenges, BAT Vanguard remains committed to supporting policies that aim to uplift Nigerians and promote long-term prosperity.