From President Bola Tinubu’s N819 billion palliative to soften the blow of the fuel subsidy cut, the House of Representatives would receive N70 billion.
Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, reading from a letter from the President dated July 12, said that the money would be used to improve the working conditions for new members of Congress.
Rep. Julius Ihonvere, the Majority Leader of the House, reportedly introduced a N819 billion supplemental appropriations bill for a second reading.

According to the Majority Leader, this was to help Nigerians cope with the loss of their fuel subsidies.
In the meantime, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House, has praised President Tinubu’s decision, saying that the remedy would end the problems in the chamber.
Kalu commended the President for listening to his concerns and said that he admired the President’s bravery.
He claims that there comes a period in every nation’s history when courageous leaders are required, and it appears that Nigeria has found such a leader in Tinubu.
A leader who is attentive to the welfare of the people is needed at a period in a nation’s history, he said, and the President showed guts and audacity in eliminating subsidies.
Looks like we’ve found ourselves a great leader. The ear of this leader is always open. The executive is catering to the will of the people, but they will have to work for this cash.
According to NAN, he also stated the funds would be used to address problems within the National Assembly, including the House of Representatives.
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