The association’s chairperson, Winifred Akpani, made the disclosure at the end of a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
She said the association would also support the government’s palliative measures by providing between 50 and 100 mass transit buses.“We pledge our support for President Tinubu in the bold decision of removing petrol subsidy. It is an idea that was long overdue.
“Who are those enjoying the subsidy? The subsidy ends up being enjoyed by those it was not meant for. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, who led the DAPPMAN delegation, described the subsidy removal as a bold step that portended positive growth for the economy “Subsidy has become a N4 trillion per annum issue and its removal will release more funds for economic development.
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