Dapo Abiodun Announces N5bn Palliatives For Ogun Residents

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Ogun has announced a N5bn palliatives in all sectors of the state economy to alleviate the impacts of the ongoing socio-economic -hardship being experienced by residents of the state and in the country.

At a press briefing in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Wednesday, the governor also approved food palliatives for about 300,000 vulnerable households across the three Senatorial districts of the state, and offset of outstanding deductions to state workers to the tune of N500m monthly.

The governor further announced N50,000 support for about 27,000 Ogun State students in tertiary institutions across the country, insurance package for 70 residents and pregnant women, among other palliatives.

With the removal of petrol subsidy last May by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of a litre of Premium Motor Spirit jumped from N184 to over N600. The attendant effect of the situation also include rising inflation and unprecedented increase in the prices of commodities.

The high cost of living in the country has sparked protests in states, even as the Federal Government and state governments continue to assure the people that they are committed to their welfare.