The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said salary payment to workers will be difficult for the federal and state governments to pay from June this year without resorting to massive printing of money or removal of fuel subsidy. DAILY TRUST reports.Information Guide Nigeria
He stated this in Benin during the May Day celebration.
The governor advised workers to brace up for the challenges that would come after the removal of fuel subsidy.
He said: “Our economy is in a terrible state, it will be a miracle for the federal and state governments to pay salaries beyond June this year without resorting to massively printing money or removing fuel subsidy.
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“Let me point out and highlight that even though we continue to struggle in Edo, working hard to make lives better for all of you, we are not oblivious of the fact that Nigeria is in trouble.”NYSC Portal
“We must make sure that the burden and pain of these measures, which must be taken, are not borne by workers alone.JAMB Result
“Workers must now rise and ensure that they champion any discussions on subsidy removal.”
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