Subsidy Palliatives: FG Announces N5Bn for Each State, FCT | METROWATCH

Bola Tinubu

*President Bola Tinubu

By Seyi Babalola

To cushion the impact of  fuel subsidy removal, the Federal Government has proposed a palliative of N5 billion to each of the federation’s states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This information was disclosed by Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, during a discussion with State House reporters on Thursday in Abuja following the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting.

Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the NEC meeting on Thursday.

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