Three decades after passionately addressing the issue of fuel scarcity in Nigeria, a woman featured in a 1994 TV news story has captured the attention of the country once again.
The video, which has recently resurfaced on social media, shows the woman eloquently criticizing the unfair practice of soldiers skipping fuel queues to resell the precious commodity. Her articulate and impassioned speech has struck a chord with modern-day Nigerians, who are once again grappling with fuel shortages and price hikes.
“You have the soldiers that come, they buy petrol, they put it in jerry cans they sell it right in front of these people, it’s ridiculous,” the woman said in the clip. “They get the fuel themselves, why do they have to come here, they don’t join the queue, they just buy and they sell right in front of people, it’s ridiculous. Something has to happen.”
The 30-year-old video has gone viral, with social media users expressing admiration for the woman’s eloquence and a desire to learn more about her. Many have noted the striking similarities between the fuel crisis of 1994 and the current situation in Nigeria, where fuel is being sold at up to 900 naira per liter in some areas, severely impacting the prices of goods and services.
“That lady spoke so eloquently and passionately like an activist, wonder where she is today, 30 years after,” wrote one user on Twitter, echoing the sentiments of many others who are eager to uncover the identity of the woman in the video.
As Nigerians continue to grapple with the persistent fuel scarcity problem, the resurfacing of this 30-year-old clip has served as a poignant reminder of the enduring nature of the issue and the need for lasting solutions.
