President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that measures were being taken to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal.

He emphasized that the decision of subsidy removal was made with the best interests of the country in mind and aimed at securing a prosperous future.

President Tinubu, while addressing the class of 1999 Governors, acknowledged the concerns of the public and urged for their patience, assuring them that the government was working diligently to expedite the process and establish a robust social security system that would not be compromised, particularly in terms of cash transfers.
“I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers.
“Please tell the people to be a little patient.

The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfer to fall into wrong hands. I know it pinches and it is difficult. In the end, we will rejoice in the prosperity of our country,’’ he told the governors, who were led by former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.