The House of Representatives, has approved the request of N500 billion for palliatives to Nigerians to cushion the pains of subsidy removal.
The House at the Committee of Supply approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for an amendment to the 2022 appropriation Act to allow the Federal Government to take the fund, after contributions by members of the House called for proper utilisation of the funds for the purpose it was meant for.
Members took turns to commend the President for taking a bold step to remove fuel subsidy and showing to Nigerians that he was a listening President.
Presenting the request to members of debate, the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbare, commended the President for his concern towards the citizens.
The Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, however, said president has proven to be responsible and responsive.
In a letter read at plenary on Wednesday, by the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, it stated that the money would be sourced from the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act of N819. 5 billion.
