Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday assured Nigerian workers of the federal government’s readiness of the government to review the salaries of its workers as a move towards cushioning the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy.
Akpabio gave the assurance while receiving Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and members of the National Assembly from Ekiti State.
Akpabio also noted that the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu was to address corruption in the petroleum sector. He said the removal of fuel subsidy was the beginning of fighting corruption in the system.
“Nigeria as a country would not have survived the next few years if the fuel subsidy had not been removed, adding, salaries and wages of workers would be reviewed to ensure that Nigerians have a living wage,” Akpabio said.
Akpabio told the governor, “The Senate is very proud of your representatives in the 10th National Assembly. They are committed and dedicated members of the legislature and that means the people of Ekiti, the “land of knowledge” have a lot to offer this country particularly, the Senate. We will work with Ekiti State for the overall benefit of Nigerians,” he added.
Speaking earlier, Governor Oyebanji commended the Senate President for his achievements in office in the last month. He declared the total support of the people and government to the success of his tenure as the President of the 10th Senate and their readiness to partner with the legislature to move the country forward.
