Akpabio said so while receiving Ekiti State Gov, Abiodun Oyebanji, and members of the state House of Assembly
Kehinde Okeowo
Mindful of the impact of removal of fuel subsidy on Nigerians, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has reassured the citizens of the country that the Federal Government will review workers’ pay upwards to cushion the effect of the hike in the price of PMS.
He made this known on Tuesday, while hosting Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, and members of the state House of Assembly in his office at the National Assembly complex, Abuja.
While addressing the delegation, Akpabio told Nigerians that the Tinubu-led government was aware of difficulties being faced as a result of the fuel subsidy removal.
He, however, added that the subsidy removal was part of the efforts by the current administration to tackle corruption.
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Speaking during the visit, he said, “Nigeria as a country would not have survived the next few years if the fuel subsidy had not been removed”, stressing that government at all levels will have the capacity to pay salaries and wages, even if they are reviewed upwards.
Prior to his speech, Oyebanji had commanded the President of the Senate for his achievements in office in the last one month.
He also expressed the readiness of his government and that of the people of Ekiti State to partner with the legislature to move the country forward.
He went on to pledge that they will support him and ensure he succeeds as the President of the 10th Senate.
