Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has outlined steps his administration is taking to ease economic hardship, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to state governors to “water the ground” and improve the lives of Nigerians.
Speaking at the Government House in Lafia while distributing 50 electric vehicles and tricycles to empower youths and women, Sule said the initiative was aimed at providing business opportunities and sustainable livelihoods.
He further disclosed that his administration has procured fertiliser, rice, and other food items, which will be sold to residents at 50 percent of the market price to cushion the effect of rising costs.
In addition, Sule announced the release of N778 million to clear outstanding two-year scholarship allowances for students, alongside the payment of this year’s NECO registration fees for all secondary school students to ease the burden on parents.
The governor also revealed that his government has set aside N1.6 billion to settle gratuities owed to retired civil servants from 2012, having already cleared arrears spanning 1996 to 2011.
“Recently, Mr President appealed to governors to use the improved revenues to ‘water the ground.’ In response, we set up a committee that recommended steps such as subsidising fertiliser and rice, as well as other interventions to support our people,” Sule said.
He assured residents that his administration remains committed to initiatives that directly impact citizens and strengthen the state’s economic resilience.
