Tinubu orders review of N8,000 palliative for 12m households in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, directed the review of the proposed N8,000 conditional cash transfer to Nigerians, to cushion the effect of the petrol subsidy removal.

This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday night, signed by Dele Alake, the special adviser on special duties, communications and strategy to Tinubu.

The president has also directed that the whole gamut of the palliative package of government be unveiled to Nigerians.

“That the N8,000 conditional cash transfer programme envisaged to bring succour to most vulnerable households be reviewed immediately.

“This is in deference to the views expressed by Nigerians against it,” the statement reads.

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