Gov Bala Urges Transparency, Equity In Post- Petrol Subsidy Removal Era

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has emphasized the need for the Federal Government to explain why Nigerians have been stopped from directly enjoying subsidies that were hitherto available in the country’s oil and gas sector while also urging the Bola Tinubu administration to ensure transparency in the distribution of the country’s resources.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the governor said this during the visit of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,  Mr Wale Edun to the Government House, Bauchi on Monday.

The minister is in the state for  the 2024 Conference for the National Council on Finance and Economic Development.

 ‘It is a miracle that we are one of the biggest oil-producing nations but we have not benefited for some time since you came on board.

You have to explain that this is what you are going through. That is inclusion. And if you don’t say it, nobody will know. But, some of us know.

We call this leadership and responsibility’  he said.

The governor  also emphasized that the Federal Government must double  effort in respect of  oil production and resources distribution to states.

‘You have to make our oil and gas sector to produce. Not only to produce and sell but put it in our Treasury for distribution and sharing.

 You must provide financial services to us at subnational. Financial services that will help us to enhance our productivity and also use the resources wisely. Because without us, there will be no Federal Government’ he submitted.

‘All we need is transparency and that people should be treated equally’  Governor Mohammed Bala,  who affirmed his loyalty to the Federal Government, added.

 Mr Wale Edun, in his speech, appreciated the state government for hosting the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development conference while emphasizing its importance and relevance.

‘What goes on in this formal conference is very important because conversations will take place which would clarify things, build trust and confidence between individuals.

Our understanding of each other’s situation, of each other’s financial and economic needs and even the resources and potential they possess and available, the skills, specialization that is on the ground’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com   Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you.