Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, yesterday shed more light on the proposed N5,000 monthly transportation grants the federal government plans to give poor Nigerians after the removal of fuel subsidy by June next year.
According to the minister, who spoke to newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja, the allowance would last for a duration of 12 months.
But the Senate yesterday faulted the move by the government, saying the 2022 appropriation bill under consideration by the legislature does not make provision for the N5, 000 monthly transportation stipend for 40 million Nigerians being contemplated by the federal government next year.
Speaking further, Ahmed explained: “How long will this intervention last? Okay, six months to 12 months. And we’re saying the committee is still working. So, we’ll know on Monday, how long, how much and then the procedure on a state-by-state basis”.
She also justified the basis for the transport allowance saying: “Government is providing the support and support is to augment what the families already have.
