- President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has announced the suspension of the planned removal of the fuel subsidy.
- The decision was reached at the valedictory service meeting of the national economic council (NEC) meeting presided over by vice president, Yemi Osinbajo
- Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning, announced the suspension while addressing journalists after the meeting
FCT, Abuja – The National Economic Council (NEC) of the federal government has announced the suspension of the planned removal of the petrol subsidy, which was yet to be implemented.
The council added that all preparatory plans with different government segments, including the states and the next administration, should be intensified, The Nation reported.