In a significant development, the House of Representatives has granted its approval to President Bola Tinubu’s request for an amendment to the 2022 appropriation act. The request, which centers around the allocation of N500 billion for palliatives aimed at alleviating the hardships caused by subsidy removal, received unanimous support during plenary on Wednesday.

President Tinubu’s proposal underwent thorough scrutiny and successfully passed through the first, second, and third readings before receiving the green light from the House. The lawmakers engaged in a constructive debate, deliberating on the potential impact and benefits of the proposed amendment.

Following the discussions and thoughtful contributions by the members of the House, Thursday witnessed the final approval of President Tinubu’s request. The legislators expressed their belief in the urgency and importance of providing immediate relief to Nigerians who have been adversely affected by the subsidy removal.