As part of efforts to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on residents of the state, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke is set to provide palliatives.
Adeleke made this known via his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed.
Speaking on a local television programme in the state on Sunday, Rasheed said, the planned intervention will cover support for public transport, monitoring of fuel stations and public sector work time reviews.
According to him, top officials are finalising the state palliative plan in line with the directives of Mr Governor, adding that the plan is to be sustainable, impactful and result oriented.
His words: “Mr Governor is set to announce the state plan to cushion the effect of hike in fuel price. Our Governor is pro-people and pro-worker.
“He wants an all encompassing intervention in which all strata of the society will benefit”, he said.
Furthermore, he reiterated the governor’s commitment to work tirelessly to make life bearable for the people of Osun State in all ramifications
He called on all and sundry to support the present administration in Osun State with prayers and through payment of their taxes for them to continue enjoying the dividends of democracy.