The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, said the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu-led Government is a blessing to state governments.
Governor Uzodimma made this remark while speaking at a project inspection in Imo State in commemoration of his first-year anniversary in office since the second tenure began.
According to the Governor, the removal of the subsidy has resulted in increased financial resources for state governments, facilitating their developmental initiatives.
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Uzodimma emphasized the importance of state governments demonstrating their capability to the public, as they now receive enhanced allocations due to subsidy removal.
He said, “In reconciling the negative effects of the fuel subsidy removal and the benefits in terms of socio-infrastructure, social benefits, and then the ease of doing business occasioned by the provision of the enabling infrastructure, I think it is a blessing.
