Oyo State Governor Extends Transportation Subsidy for Six Months
In a state-wide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State announced the extension of the transportation subsidy for another six months under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) scheme. This decision comes after the Federal Government removed the subsidy on petroleum.
Makinde emphasized that the citizens of Oyo State are facing numerous challenges, and he has extended the subsidy on transportation to alleviate the burden. The subsidy will now also include trucks for produce evacuation, which will be implemented through various trader and agriculture unions.
The governor also disclosed that he has directed the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State to no longer limit guarantors for small-scale loans to agripreneurs to civil servants only. Instead, guarantors will now include Community Development Associations (CDAs), farmers’ associations, and artisans’ associations.
Makinde’s administration has been working to support the people of Oyo State, and he highlighted the state’s resilience in the face of challenges. "Here in Oyo State, you have exemplified that same resilience by supporting our administration over the past five years as we moved from accelerated development to sustainable development with a focus on moving the people of our dear state from poverty to prosperity," he said.
The governor’s message was one of unity and emphasized the importance of focusing on what unites people, rather than what divides them. "Now is not the time to emphasize what divides us. Rather, we must hold fast to the things that unite us—our shared identity, our culture, and our history. We must always remember who our real enemies are, so we do not turn against our friends."
The extension of the transportation subsidy is expected to provide relief to citizens and support the state’s economy.
