On Thursday, October 31, the 36 state governors said they were aware Nigerians were hungry but expressed appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms.
The governors spoke after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Wednesday, October 30.
As reported by Vanguard on Friday, November 1, the governorsâ position came as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, who briefed them at the meeting, confirmed that there was now total fuel subsidy removal in the country.
He also informed the state chief executives of the companyâs challenges and plans to alleviate the peopleâs sufferings caused by the frequent increase in the petrol pump price.
It will be recalled that the price of petrol has been increased thrice within 60 days, inflicting more pain on the people.
Speaking with journalists at the end of the meeting, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state disclosed that the governors’ prayer is that relief should come the way of the people as soon as possible.
Uzodima said:
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In a related development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Senator Orji Kalu revealed that President Bola Tinubu was fully aware of the economic challenges in Nigeria and was taking steps to address them.
He mentioned that Tinubu often moves around the Federal Capital Territory at night to understand the situation firsthand.
Kalu also highlighted that economic hardship was a global issue, exacerbated by the lingering effects of COVID-19.
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Source: TimesNow.com.ng
