Subsidy: Gov. Bala Mohammed urges Nigerians to be patient
![Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Bauchi-State-governor-Bala-Mohammed-2.png)
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has urged Nigerians to be patient as government works out palliative to cushion the hardships brought about by the removal of fuel subsidy.
The governor said in Bauchi on Saturday while interacting with newsmen that the committee set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) will make appropriate recommendations that will be beneficial to all.
Mr Mohammed, who is a member of the committee, said some of the recommendations include procurement of a large number of mass transit buses for Nigerians.
He added that the committee will also recommend adjustments in workers’ salaries and the introduction of various intervention programmes using the revenue generated from the subsidy removal.
“The committee will work for the collective interest of Nigerians.
“Members of the committee under the leadership of Kebbi Governor, Nasiru Idris remain resolute in recommending fair modalities for judicious distribution of palliative to all the relevant sectors.”
He said that the distribution would be made to all sectors affected by the subsidy removal regardless of political party differences.
“Both opposition and the ruling APC governors understood that the move by the federal government was a step in the right direction and the process will not be politicised,” he assured.
Mr Mohammed also said that the NEC and representatives of organised labour also acknowledged that the subsidy removal has advantages and challenges.
“It has subjected Nigerians, especially the common citizens to hardship, hence, the move to alleviate their sufferings.
“Government and organised labour understood that the move has brought about benefits and challenges, that is why right steps are being taken in that direction,” the governor added.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to be patient, saying life will be meaningful when the federal government implements the NEC recommendations.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
![Katsina State](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/1863B29B-AC06-49E0-ADFA-655BBEC3389A.jpeg)
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
![Bola Tinubu and Rauf Aregbesola](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/627143FD-C8D7-4067-B33B-4293F2385326.jpeg)
Politics
Tinubu, Buhari responsible for my political achievement: Aregbesola
Mr Aregbesola stated this during a civic reception organised in his honour by Concerned Muslim Scholars and Clerics in South Western Nigeria on Sunday in Oyo town.
![National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Nigerian pilgrims](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/6A590CC8-E01E-41E0-ABA6-9DA051FD3912.jpeg)
Heading 2
Anthrax Outbreak: NAHCON issues advisory against exposure during hajj
NAHCON said the advisory became necessary following the confirmation of the disease outbreaks in Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso.
![Obadiah Nkom and Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO)](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/03BB4CE2-CD5D-4885-A18B-25438FD3D1BE.jpeg)
Economy
Nigeria committed to repositioning mining to boost economy: MCO
Inbox
Mr Nkom said that the essence of the move was not only to boost the economy but also to take the sector to a global standard.
![Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Primate of All Nigeria Church (Anglican Communion)](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Most-Rev.-Henry-Ndukuba.jpg)
NationWide
Discharge your responsibilities at home rightly, Anglican primate urges fathers
He said some fathers had relegated the responsibility of ensuring the spiritual well-being of their family to the mothers, contrary to the Bible’s teachings.
![](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Almajiri.jpg)
Education
UK charity to build entrepreneurial centres across Nigeria to tackle out-of-school menace
India, Nigeria and Pakistan are the countries with the highest number of out-of-school children, according to records by the UN agency UNESCO.
![New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/New-Nigerian-Peoples-Party-NNPP.png)
Politics
NNPP voids suspension of Imo chairman
He added that in the next few days, the state executive would be invited to Abuja to resolve the crisis formally.