Former transport minister Ademola Adegoroye says President Bola Tinubu’s declaring that fuel subsidy has been removed is a courageous step taken in the best interest of Nigerians.

Mr Adegoroye, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed hope that the decision would alleviate the sufferings of the masses, stressing that this could be by implementing policies that would cushion the effects of the subsidy removal.

The former minister recalled that the president had pronounced subsidy removal before becoming president.

“He (Mr Tinubu) said subsidy is a cankerworm that has stifled our economy, and it only fans the embers of corruption. Thus, retaining it will do us no good,” Mr Adegoroye explained.

According to the ex-minister, the president’s move shows he is coming to work for Nigeria and not to play politics with Nigerians.

“Nigerians ought to be prepared as notice was given. We pray for more sincere leaders like President Tinubu,” Mr Adegoroye added. “Let Nigerians be assured that this is a government that cares for their welfare, and as such, Mr President will shortly take well-considered measures to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians arising from the no subsidy regime.”

During his inaugural speech, the new president pronounced the removal of the fuel subsidy in Nigeria. 

(NAN)