Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, suspended registration and consultation fees in government-owned hospitals across the State.
According to the Governor, who spoke through his Commissioner for Finance, Wale Akinterinwa, the move would give relief to vulnerable residents amid financial difficulties due to the fuel subsidy removal.
He maintained that the food items would be distributed in a fair manner in order to ensure even distribution to those who deserved it. He stressed that pensioners will also be supported with a monthly stipend of N10,000 for a period of five months. “The government will restore free shuttle buses for students starting from resumption in September until December 31. Thereafter, affordable rates will be charged starting in January 2024.
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