No set date for removal of fuel subsidy – Minister of state for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said that the date for the removal of fuel subsidy has not been set. He said Nigerians will be informed in due course.
Silva explained that the Federal Government wants to first put some measures in place to cushion the effects the policy will have on Nigerians.
According to him, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading the efforts on the subsidy removal policy.
Speaking on Channels TV he said;
“I cannot give you a date for now, But the Vice President [Yemi Osinbajo] is actually leading the efforts and very soon, we’ll tell Nigerians what date the removal of subsidy will kick in.”
“We must be considerate of our people; you cannot say because you have the muscle, box everybody down in the room.
“So, what we’re saying is that before doing this, we need to put some structures in place so that the impact on the people can be minimized.
“We’re trying to create an alternative that is cheaper and more affordable. We also think that there should be some palliative.”
hmmmmmmmmm…….
I hope the VP osinbajo will those living below one dollar per day before taking any steps
May the Lord have mercy, I hope this won’t bring more hardship on us
This issue of subsidy ought to have become a thing of past tense in the country, may the Lord have mercy
We will be looking out for cushion things that you will put in place before taking such step