Senator Musa seeks strong mitigations against Subsidy removal

By Ugbede James

The Chairman, Nigerian Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa , declared in Abuja Sunday that while he supported the removal of fuel subsidy , strong mitigating measures against negative impacts on average Nigerians , still needed to be put in place by government.

Expected mitigating measures that should be put in place according to the Senator, includes strategic
investments in social welfare programs, improvements in security, and
support for economic growth at all levels.

The Senator made the call in a personally signed statement to clarify his support for subsidy removal and commitment to addressing citizens’ concerns .

The statement reads : ” When I said, “Removing subsidy is the best thing that happened to
Nigeria,” my assertion was not intended to overlook or diminish the
economic challenges faced by Nigerians.

“Rather, it was a statement
grounded in the reality that, for years, subsidy payments have lined the
pockets of a few powerful individuals at the expense of the nation.

“Hundreds of billions of naira that should have been channeled into vital
infrastructure, education, and healthcare ended up benefiting a few
privileged, depriving over 230 million Nigerians of necessary resources
and opportunities.

“The removal of the subsidy is a step towards eliminating systemic
corruption and redirecting resources to where they are truly needed.

“However, I agree that it must be accompanied by strong measures to
mitigate the impact on everyday Nigerians.

” This includes strategic
investments in social welfare programs, improvements in security, and
support for economic growth at all levels, and that has been my focus.

“I am deeply aware of the pressing issues of insecurity affecting even my
Senatorial District for many years and other parts of the country.

“I have
not and will not remain silent on these matters, and I am committed to
amplifying our voices and pushing for comprehensive strategies that
address safety, economic empowerment, and equitable development”.