The Chairman, Palliative Committee on Subsidy Removal and Kebbi Governor Dr Nasir Idris, has assured Nigerians that efforts were on to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal. Idris gave the assurance when members of the committee met in Abuja on Saturday. This was contained in a statement by his Spokesman, Ahmed Idris. The meeting had in attendance Governors Baba Mohammed of Bauchi, Charles Soludo of Anambra, Uba Sani of Kaduna and Hyacindu Alia of Benue, as well representatives of the Organised Labour and Civil Society Organisations.
The Chairman assured that Nigerians would have a course to smile soon as the committee was doing its best to bring succour and ease current difficulties.
“The committee sat and deliberated on possible ways to cushion the effects of subsidy removal and very soon Nigerians will start reaping the benefits of this.
“All we need is patience, support and cooperation from all Nigerians to enable us achieve the set goals and objectives of establishing the committee by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Idris said.
Those who attended the meeting include Governors Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Hyacindu Alia of Benue State and Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
Also, all representatives of the Organised Labour and Civil Society Organisations were in attendance.
