Subsidy Removal: Be Patient- Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed Appeals to Nigerians
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience on the subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS) popularly known as petrol, by the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, (APC) government.
Governor Bala made the appeal in Bauchi on Saturday expressing hope that things will improve in the country in due time.
In a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) Mohammed, who represents the North-East subregion in the Committee headed by Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, on palliative distribution, said the understanding and cooperation from all Nigerians are necessary at this crucial period.
He also stated that the members of the National Economic Council (NEC), committee remain committed to recommending fair modalities for the distribution of palliatives to all sectors affected by the subsidy removal, regardless of political party differences.
“Both opposition and ruling governors understand that the move by the federal government is a step in the right direction and have assured that the process will not be politicized.”
Adding that the Committee would also recommend increasing workers’ salaries and procuring a large number of shuttle buses.
He said the Committee’s report would be presented to the NEC within two weeks for further deliberations and subsequent ratification.( NAN)
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