A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Egba born philanthropist, Chief Toyin Amuzu, TA has declared that any responsible government must make subsidy a thing of priority to support the citizens.
Amuzu therefore, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government and state governors to create buffers for the current solution hike in prices of petroleum products and subsidise also, the citizens’ essential needs to lessen their plights and boost economic activities in the country.
The PDP Chieftain who was reacting to President Tinubu’s directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use funds meant for the Federation Account to offset fuel subsidy costs, stressed that government intervention is crucial to drive the economy and protect citizens’ well-being.
He noted that Nigerians are presently languishing in pains due to the hardship caused by the fuel subsidy removal which has greatly affected the prices of foodstuffs and other basic necessities.
According to Amuzu, subsidies for electricity, fuel, healthcare, grants and loans among others are necessary to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
“It is only when businesses and people do well that they can be taxed,” he said.
“Any responsible government, whether federal, state, or local, must intentionally make things work for the people, so that their efforts can enhance micro and macro economies to serve the nation.”
The Egba traditional chief also highlighted the importance of utilizing Nigeria’s youth and resources to drive development, emphasizing that Nigerians must take charge of developing the nation as only Nigerians can develop Nigeria.
He criticized the lack of electricity supply and fuel, stating that “nothing developmental would happen” without these essential services.
Amuzu urged the government to tackle the Nation’s challenges head-on, rather than paying lip services, to ensure meaningful progress.
