The chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Mr Victor Muruako, has called for investment in basic amenities to improve citizens’ livelihoods.
Muruako made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.
The FRC chairman said that it was important for the government to improve the public sector of the economy, which would alleviate the hardship experienced by citizens as a result of the removal of fuel subsidies.
“The government should be looking directly into providing an efficient transport system, electricity, and ensuring students remain on campus without strike. There is also a need for the 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 have a positive impact, but there was a need to be sensitive to resolving fundamental issues before such an 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 House of Representatives approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for N500 billion to be spent on palliatives to mitigate the effect of fuel subsidy removal.
N8,000 was announced to be paid to 12 million households for six months.
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