Nigerian Lawmakers Back Removal of Petrol Subsidy, Hail Tinubu’s Boldness
They urged Nigerians to be patient so that the president can deliver on his promises.
They urged Nigerians to be patient so that the president can deliver on his promises.
He said that subsidy needs to be removed as it was only benefitting the wealthy, not the average Nigerian.
They asked Tinubu to consider the removal of subsidy, saying that it could be a costly gamble.
The governors are set to deploy special monitoring teams to ensure compliance.
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Other charged people were given sentences from three years to life in prison, while five of those charged were found not guilty.
Although the just concluded truce wasn’t observed properly, it allowed about two million citizens to receive aid and a brief respite from the fighting.
The EFCC expressed shock over the development but the DSS said there is no rivalry, and that they are simply occupying their own facility.
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He also charged Tinubu to carry the Nigeria traditional institutions along in tackling the security challenges in the country.
They warned that the removal of fuel subsidy could snowball into popular uprising if not reversed immediately.
He hailed Tinubu for his sagacity, resilience, determination, and commitment to Nigeria’s democracy for over three decades.
“As Commonwealth partners with a deep bond, I look forward to building an even stronger friendship between our countries during your Presidency.”
Others who presented support letters include Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Israel, Cape Verde, Somalia and Nicaragua.
The US and China were also represented.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn his demise.
He left at about 11.03am with some personal aides to the airport where he will be flown to Katsina airport.
Tinubu rode in an open jeep with his Aide De Camp round Eagles Square, Abuja, which was filled to capacity by diplomats, ministers, members of the National Assembly and party faithful.
He said he will not allow his personal interest interfere with his official conduct.
This took place in Abuja Monday Morning
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