GUARDIAN NG
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday released 80 vehicles to ease high cost of transportation for farmers caused by withdrawal of subsidy.
A statement in Maiduguri by Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau, said the vehicle compressed 50 buses and 30 pick-up vans to convey farmers to their farms for free.
“To reduce high cost of living caused by withdrawal of fuel subsidy, Gov Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, released 80 buses and pick up vans for free transportation of farmers.
“The 80 means of transport will comprise 50 luxurious buses to be allocated from the fleet of the Borno Express Corporation, while the 30 pick-up vans will be hired by the state government.
“Due to the removal of fuel subsidy which although has a long-term benefit, cost of transportation has increased.
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