{"id":133989,"date":"2023-12-22T08:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T08:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/22\/change-takes-time-fuel-subsidy-removal-crucial-to-sustainable-economic-future-information-minister\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T08:58:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T08:58:18","slug":"change-takes-time-fuel-subsidy-removal-crucial-to-sustainable-economic-future-information-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/22\/change-takes-time-fuel-subsidy-removal-crucial-to-sustainable-economic-future-information-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Change Takes Time, Fuel Subsidy Removal Crucial To Sustainable Economic Future&#8217; \u2014 Information Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-898709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot_20231106-173105_Opera-Mini.jpg\" alt=\"Mohammed Idris\" width=\"1080\" height=\"570\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government has posited that the removal of petrol subsidy was a crucial step to a sustainable future for Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said the funds meant for the subsidy have been redirected by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stimulate other key sectors of the economy.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the decision is in the interest of the greater good of the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe removal of the fuel subsidy is a decisive step towards channelling resources where they matter most \u2013 impacting sectors critical to our national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis move is not without its challenges, but it signifies our unwavering commitment to making difficult decisions in the interest of the greater good.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt aligns with our vision for a Nigeria that thrives on efficiency, transparency, and responsible governance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO: \u201cNo Going Back To PDP, We\u2019re Committed To Renew Hope\u201d \u2013 Defected Lawmaker Vows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFuel subsidy removal is a crucial step towards a more sustainable economic future, and we are working tirelessly to ensure that the benefits of this decision are felt by all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we look ahead, let us embrace the spirit of hope and resilience. Change takes time, but every step forward is a testament to the progress we are making as a nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe journey towards a better Nigeria is a collective endeavour, and your support and optimism are invaluable in this transformative process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us move into 2024 with hope in our hearts, knowing that the reforms of President Tinubu are laying the foundation for a brighter and more prosperous future for all Nigerians,\u201d Idris stated.<\/p>\n<p>He furthered that the President has signed executive orders aimed at reducing the tax burden on several key economic sectors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div data-advadstrackid=\"890536\" data-advadstrackbid=\"1\" class=\"infor-target\" id=\"infor-1043787713\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/300x250b.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has posited that the removal of petrol subsidy was a crucial step to a sustainable future for Nigeria. 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