Subsidy removal: FG announces N5bn palliative each for 36 states, FCT
By Abbas musa kanempress
18 august 2023
Nigerian Government has announced a N5bn palliative for each state, including the Federal Capital Territory to cushion the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy.
Governor of Northeast Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday while speaking to State House correspondents at the end of a National Economic Council meeting.
Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the meeting.
The council is made up of the governors of the 36 states, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other coopted government officials.
