The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has earned public accolades over the measure taken to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.
Naija News reports that Umo, in a post via Twitter page, announced that his administration is partnering with Innoson Motors to provide palliatives, especially on transportation, due to the economic hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy.
He wrote: “I’m excited to partner with @innosonvehicles, Nigeria’s first indigenous auto manufacturing company led by Chairman, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, CON. Our collaboration aims to provide palliatives, especially in transportation, for our citizens affected by the removal of fuel subsidy.
“I am grateful to Chief Chukwuma for his support and commend his indomitable spirit in establishing the first indigenous auto manufacturing company.
“Together, we will work to alleviate the plight of our people and foster growth and pride in our nation”
Reacting to the post, many Nigerian commended the governor for taking a good measure towards alleviating the difficult situation of the masses.