Nigerians are being urged by the Federal Government to take part in the many intervention initiatives it has launched to lessen the impact of recent policy changes, most notably the elimination of the fuel subsidy.
This is despite the government’s claim that the elimination of fuel subsidies was required, despite the difficulties this has caused for Nigerians.
During a sensitization session on the Federal government’s intervention policies in Umuahia on Tuesday, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, clarified that the Federal government is dedicated to mitigating the consequences of the removal of subsidies.
The minister, Gloria Ify Abiakam, the Head of Center, Abia (FIC), representing her, stated that the government is committed to the welfare and advancement of its citizens and that various programs have been implemented to improve the quality of life, bring about economic growth, and create job opportunities.
Idris mentioned other intervention programs, such as the Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Consumer Credit Corporation, Digital and Creative Enterprises (DICE), and Student Loan Scheme.
The Minister also mentioned housing initiatives, microloans for small and micro businesses, the National Youth Talent Export Program (NATEP), the Skill-Up Artisans Program (SUPA), and other programs.
“The removal of the fuel subsidy, while necessary, has undoubtedly brought about challenges that many of us are feeling deeply. But today, I am here to share the good news that your government is not blind to these challenges, nor are we indifferent,” the minister declared.
He recommended that the nation’s state and local governments aggressively spread the word about these programs so that people in every area are fully informed and motivated to seize these chances.
