The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged Nigerians to bear the pains of the removal of subsidy on petrol because he believes the country will reap the gains.
Akume while soliciting support for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration said he is sure a rosy future awaits Nigerians despite their sufferings.
He gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the North Central People’s Forum (NCPF), led by Sardauna Plateau, Senator Jeremiah Useni.
“The living conditions of Nigerians would substantially improve after the negative impact on the cost of living on the commoners caused by the removal of oil subsidy,” Akume said.
“This government will not disappoint Nigerians. The President means well but we can go wrong. When we go wrong, correct us.”
He said the bold steps taken by President Tinubu have positively impacted the economy and sent positive signals to policymakers, both local and international as an indication that the federal government meant business.
“I urge Nigerians to bear the pains of the removal of subsidy on petrol and its negative impact on the cost of living,” Akume said.
“I want to assure you that after the pain there will be a significant improvement in living standards generally.”
The Chairman, National Executive Committee of NCPF, Sani Ndanusa, said members came on behalf of the people of the North Central zone to congratulate Akume on his appointment as the SGF and wish him a successful tenure.
He urged Akume to take absolute political control of the zone by having quarterly meetings with the North Central Governors’ Forum, NCPF leadership and other critical political office holders to discuss the development of the zone.
