By Kelechi Ogunleye
The Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Mr Victor Muruako, on Tuesday called for investment in basic amenities to improve citizens’ livelihood.
Muruako made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
the chairman said that was important for government to improve on the public sector of the economy that would alleviate the hardship experienced by citizens as a result of the removal of fuel subsidies.
“The government should be looking directly into providing efficient transport system, electricity and ensure students remain on campus without strike.
“There is also the need for government to review some of the measures to assist citizens in their small and medium scale businesses,” he said.
Muruako said that the proposed salary increase for public office holders may impact positively but there was need to be sensitive to resolving fundamental issues before such increment should be considered.
“If the government pays attention to these core areas, it will go a long way in solving some of the problems the expected salary increment will take care of.
“I want to believe that President Bola Tinubu is up to the task,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House of Representatives approved President Bola Tinubu request of N500 billion to be spent on palliatives to mitigate the effect of fuel subsidy removal.
NAN reports that N8, 000 was announced to be paid to 12 million households for six months.(NAN)
