The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed that the federal government’s removal of the petrol subsidy is advantageous for state governments.
During a project inspection in Imo State on Monday, January 13, commemorating the first anniversary of his second term, the governor noted that the removal of the subsidy has resulted in increased financial resources for state governments, facilitating their developmental initiatives.
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.
“It is a direct blessing, it is not a disguise to the sub-nationals because more monies are now coming to…
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