By Halimah Olamide
The Adamawa State Government has approved a subsidy allowance for its workers for six months amidst other palliatives.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to the NPO Reports on Wednesday, stating that all workers and pensioners will be granted an allowance of N10,000 to for a period of six months.
According to the statement, this seeks to ease the immediate financial burden and provide support to those who may be affected due to the subsidy removal.
Also, the governor stated that starting from August, local government workers will receive their salaries in accordance with the full minimum wage of the federal government. The decision aims to improve the standard of living for local government employees and ensure their remuneration is fair and just.
However, in response to the potential increase in food prices due to the subsidy removal, the state government has ordered 70 trucks of Maize and 20 trucks of rice for distribution to the citizenry at subsidized rates.
This initiative intends to make essential food items more affordable and accessible to the public.
Recognizing the importance of the agricultural sector, 50 trucks of fertilizer will be distributed to workers and the public engaged in agricultural activities at subsidized rates. This move is designed to support farmers and boost agricultural productivity in the state.
To ease transportation of workers and the public within the state, the state government announced the provision of buses within the state and local government areas.
The government noted that the approved measures demonstrates its commitment to supporting its citizens during the period of subsidy removal.
“By providing financial assistance, ensuring fair wages, offering affordable food supplies, and aiding the agricultural sector, we aim to mitigate the impact of the subsidy removal and foster economic stability.”