The Nasarawa State Government is set to begin the distribution of palliatives received from the Federal Government to ease the impact of the fuel subsidy removal in the country.
Governor Abdullahi Sule made this known during his visit to the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abdullahi at his residence in Lafia, the state capital.
He acknowledged receipt of Federal Government intervention, revealing that the palliative will be rolled out the moment commissioner nominees are inaugurated next week to alleviate the sufferings posed by the removal of the fuel subsidy
Governor Sule informed the Speaker that upon arrival from the US, he was told that the head of the state legislature is sick, hence the visit to wish him a quick recovery.
“Good health, peace, unity, and ease of life is what everybody wants, I am happy to see that you have improved and incorporated, and we thank God for that
“May God continue to keep us together in unity and good health” the Governor.”
The Governor appreciated the Federal Government for the aid and promised judicious distribution of the palliatives.
He commended Speaker Abdullahi and his colleagues for the speedy confirmation of the commissioner nominees and assured them of the continued good working relationship.
While noting that God gives power to whomever he wishes at his appointed time called for support to the minister from the State Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim to enable her to succeed.
Besides, the Governor said plans are in top gear to replace the commissioner nominee of Nassarawa Eggon Local Government, Mr. Haruna Musa, who is indisposed for confirmation due to cogent reasons.
Responding, the Speaker Hon Balarabe Abdullahi appreciated the Governor for the visit to wished him a quick recovery just as he sued for a sustained relationship.
The Speaker told the Governor that the Nasarawa State House of Assembly will continue to support him with legislation that will improve the business of governance for the growth and development of Nasarawa State.
“Your Excellency we missed you so much while you were away, we thank God for your safe return
“You just arrived yesterday and you visit me to sympathize with me, I cannot thank you enough, may God keep us together
“I want to assure you that Hon. Members are with you, we will continue to support you to succeed and for the betterment of our people,” the Speaker said.
Similarly, the State All Peoples Congress (APC) Secretary, Aliyu Bello and the State Accountant Genera, Dr Musa Ahmed Muhammed were in the Speaker’s Lafia Residence to sympathize with him over his ill health.
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