Tinubu orders release of grains to 50m farmers, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday ordered immediate release of grains and fertilisers to 50 million farmers and households. The sum was proposed for payment to 12 million poor households for six months to ease the harsh effects of the fuel subsidy removal. The entire government’s palliative and relief package will be unveiled, the presidency said. The decisions were in response to feedback on the post-subsidy relief plan. Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, in a statement, said: “You will agree with me that it has become part of the culture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to constantly dialogue with Nigerians who voted him into office. “The President covenanted with Nigerians that their welfare and security will be topmost in the Renewed Hope Agenda of his government. “In the last few days, the conventional and new media platforms have become awash with stories of the government intending to embark on conditional cash tra
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