Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State governor, on Wednesday, 2nd of August, 2023 promised to provide N500 million in monthly assistance to poor residents of the state in order to mitigate the effects of the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy.
Obaseki made the promise while addressing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC during a peaceful protest in the state.
The governor said,
“I have decided that every month, going forward, we will take N500 million from our own money to give to the poorest of the poor in Edo State. We are not waiting for anybody.”
The Edo state Governor, Obaseki also encouraged the Federal Government to distribute the palliatives it promised during the President’s broadcast to local governments around the country since they are more accessible to the public.
It could be noted that Tinubu had in a national broadcast on Monday unveiled a N500bn palliative for manufacturers, small businesses and farmers.
He also released plans to increase salaries and acquire 3,000 mass transit buses across the states. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>
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