By Elizabeth Godwin
The Federal Government has reiterated that the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has opened the way for national resources to be redirected towards critical sectors of the economy. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the decision has enabled the government to channel funds into infrastructure, education, healthcare, job creation, and other social services.
Speaking at a sensitisation campaign themed “Tinubu Administration’s Mid-Term” held at the Women Multi-Purpose Centre, Minna, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Idris – represented by Dr. Asabe Sule-Garba, Head of the Federal Information Resource Centre, Minna – explained that the reforms were anchored on the Renewed Hope Agenda. He described the agenda as a comprehensive blueprint for building a stable, fair, and prosperous Nigeria.
“These tough but necessary decisions have freed up national resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare, and job creation,” Idris stated, adding that citizens must be fully engaged to ensure accountability and support for policies in the national interest.
The minister stressed that prosperity in the North Central region would directly impact the nation’s overall progress, urging Nigerians to embrace participation and share information about government initiatives within their communities.
During the event, the Federal Controller of Works in Niger, Mr. Eyitayo Aluko, represented by Assistant Chief Engineer Felix Thomas, highlighted key road projects undertaken in the state. These include repairs on the Minna-Zungeru-Tegina and Tegina-Kontagora roads, as well as the dualisation of the Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa highway, aimed at easing transportation and boosting commerce.
Similarly, the State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Suleiman Ladan – represented by Sani Abdullahi Daban – listed irrigation facilities, trade structures, and research interventions as part of ongoing agricultural initiatives. He added that rice and other relief materials were distributed to over 6,000 civil servants and farmers in Niger State.
The campaign drew wide participation from market women, artisans, traders, NGOs, and persons living with disabilities.
