The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the federal government to ensure that the fuel subsidy palliatives being considered go beyond cash transfers.
In a statement on Friday in Abuja, President of CAN, Arch Bishop Daniel Okoh, advised the government CAN to consider the introduction of mass transport across the states to reduce the cost of transportation. He noted that the introduction of mass transport scheme will have a profound multiplier effect.
Okoh said, “The fuel subsidy palliatives being considered by the government should go beyond cash transfers. “Government should consider introducing mass transport across the states to reduce the cost of transportation. The multiplier effect of this will be profound.
“Government should take measures to reduce the price of fuel. Such measures should include removal of unnecessary levies and taxes on imported petroleum products, the stabilisation of the foreign exchange market, and putting back our local refineries to functional and effective use.”
He appealed to Nigerians for more patience
and urged the government to take immediate steps to ameliorate the sufferings of the citizens.
Okoh called on Nigerians to work together to build an economy that is inclusive, resilient, and offers opportunities for every one to thrive.”
He said, CAN believes that the trajectory which the present administration had set from the onset to provide all-inclusive governance was worthy of commendation.
He noted that, “The national balance seen in the recent appointment of service chiefs is heart-warming and reassuring that every segment of the Nigerian society is critical in the Nigerian project.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria, therefore, commends the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing commitment towards building a united, peaceful, and progressive Nigeria.
“Given the massive corruption that had characterised the fuel subsidy regime over the years, there was a general consensus that the removal of fuel subsidy had become inevitable if the Nigerian economy is to experience sustainable growth.”
