The Chairman of the Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), Kano State Council, Yahya Ibrahim, has raised concerns about the adverse effects of fuel subsidy removal on the livelihoods of mechanics in the state.
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During a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Rano Local Government Area on Wednesday, Ibrahim highlighted the challenges faced by the association’s members. He stated that the removal of the subsidy has plunged many mechanics into poverty.
In a press release by the Zonal Information Officer, Rabiu Kura, Ibrahim disclosed, “Forty per cent of mechanics in Kano are out of business due to the fuel subsidy removal, a situation that rapidly led to the decline of patronage of motorists.”
He explained that as motorists grapple with the economic challenges, their reduced spending has severely affected mechanics, leading to a drastic decline in their business operations. Ibrahim called on the Kano State Government to intervene and provide support to help mechanics weather the economic storm.
The visit also coincided with preparations for NATA’s upcoming local government council elections.
Speaking earlier, the association’s Secretary, Sani Umar, commended Governor Abba Yusuf for his plans to establish a mechanical village in Kano.
Responding, the Rano Local Government Chairman, Muhammad Yau, expressed appreciation for the visit and wished the association a successful election.
