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Subsidy: We are working out framework for palliatives – Tinubu tells Class of 1999 Govs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out.
He assured that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity.
Tinubu said this when he received 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, appealing for more patience from Nigerians, while 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 transfers.
“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 with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number of smugglers.
“Please tell the people to be a little patient.
The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfers to fall into the 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, who were led by former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.
“We served as governors and sat in this Council Chamber. All I wanted was democracy and the salvation of the country. I never thought I was going to be here as President, but God Almighty has brought me,’’ President Tinubu stated.