Subsidy removal: I understand the hardship of Nigerians – Tinubu

The Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu said that he’s aware, and he understands the hardship the removal of fuel subsidy has brought upon Nigerians and assured various Nigerians that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity.

Tinubu said this when he received the 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, on 12th of July, 2023.

He assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal passed to the senate for approval was being worked out.

The president in his speech furthered that the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer.

He said,

“I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers. Please tell the people to be a little patient.”

“The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfer to fall into wrong hands. I know it pinches and it is difficult. In the end, we will rejoice in the prosperity of our country,’’ he told the governors of 99, who were led by former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.