Reps laud fuel subsidy removal, appeal for calm

The House of Representatives has commended President Bola Tinubu for his courage in removing the fuel subsidy with the intention to serve Nigeria with honesty and integrity.

This followed the adoption of an urgent motion of public importance by Rep. Abdulraheem Olajide (APC-Lagos) at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.

Presenting the motion, Olajide said President Tinubu was a concerned senior citizen whose agenda was to favor the downtrodden for the sake of humanity.

He said that it should be noted that there was no provision for fuel subsidies in the 2023 Appropriation Act, adding that the 9th Assembly and the past administration gave it legal backing.

He said any legislative action in support of the President's efforts to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians would go a long way in enhancing development.

“The president is concern about the masses and has meaningful objective to utilise Nigerian funds appropriately with budgetary reforms agenda on education, health, and infrastructure

“Others include agriculture, food, security, and above all, the security of lives and property as embedded in the constitution,” he said.

The House congratulated the president on his readiness for the tasks ahead in service of humanity.

The House appealed to Nigerians to remain patient, resilient, and prayerful so that the President could deliver on his promises.

Supreme reports that Tinubu, after his inauguration as president at Eagles Square on May 29, announced the removal of fuel subsidies.

The decision had generated mixed feelings as the effect was being felt with oil marketers and filling stations shutting down, resulting in queue, while some stations had already hiked their prices.