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The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to key into various intervention programmes it has designed to ease the impact of recent policy changes, especially the removal of fuel subsidy. This is even as the government has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary, though it has brought challenges to Nigerians. The Minister of
We are not blind to your subsidy removal challenges – FG tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to key into various intervention programmes it has designed to ease the impact of recent policy changes, especially the removal of fuel subsidy.
This is even as the government has said that the removal of fuel subsidy was necessary, though it has brought challenges to Nigerians.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said this in Umuahia on Tuesday during a sensitization programme on Federal government’s intervention policies, explained that Federal government is committed to cushioning the effects of the subsidy removal.
The minister, who was represented by Gloria Ify Abiakam, the Head of Centre, Abia (FIC) , explained that several programs have been rolled out to create job opportunities, bring economic growth and enhance quality of lives, adding that the government is dedicated to the welfare and upliftment of the citizens.
Idris listed the intervention programmes to include student loan scheme, consumer credit corporation, Compressed Natural Gas Initiative and Digital and Creative Enterprises (DICE)
The Minister also said that Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP), housing initiatives, micro and micro and small business loans, among others
“The removal of the fuel subsidy, while necessary, has undoubtedly brought about challenges that many of us are feeling deeply. But today, I am here to share the good news that your government is not blind to these challenges, nor are we indifferent,” the minister said.
He advised all the state and local governments in the country to actively disseminate information about these initiatives and ensure that citizens across all regions are fully aware and encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.
We are not blind to your subsidy removal challenges – FG tells Nigerians
Gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and shot a medical doctor, identified as Murtala Dandashire, in the thigh. The Katsina State Police Command also exclusively informed PUNCH Metro that another individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot and injured in the attack. Our
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Gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Kankara General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State and shot a medical doctor, identified as Murtala Dandashire, in the thigh. The Katsina State Police Command also exclusively informed PUNCH Metro that another individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot and injured in the attack. Our
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday arrived in the United States for a crucial visit to present Kyiv’s plan to end two and a half years of war with Russia. Zelensky will present his proposals — which he calls a “victory plan” to President Joe Biden, as well as presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday arrived in the United States for a crucial visit to present Kyiv’s plan to end two and a half years of war with Russia. Zelensky will present his proposals — which he calls a “victory plan” to President Joe Biden, as well as presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald