The Federal Government also says it had yet to harmonise efforts with states to set up palliative measures, ahead of the June 2023 deadline for the “discontinuation of petroleum subsidy.”

According to the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba during the FEC meeting, the concerned committees would however soon conclude discussions with key stakeholders, as the administration winds down.

He noted that a committee led by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the National Economic Council comprising STATE GOVERNORS had been working to resolve the issue for over 12 months now.