Fuel Subsidy was scam, used to defraud Nigerians — Bauchi Gov

<p>Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has reiterated that the fuel subsidy regime in the country, when it lasted, was nothing but a scam used to defraud Nigerians.</p>, <p>He assured that very soon, there will be big buses that will convey civil servants from their houses to the offices and back home and students from all corners to their various schools and back home daily.</p>, <p>The Governor, therefore, threw his weight behind the total removal of the subsidy, assuring that it is the best thing to have happened to Nigeria and Nigerians because, according to him, “the end will definitely justify the means.”</p>, <p>The Governor was speaking on Tuesday when he flagged off the usage of 30 Hiace Buses procured to increase the fleet of the State-owned Bauchi State Transport Corporation, popularly called Yankari Express.</p>, <p>He said, “The subsidy was a fraud. It is not something we can play politics with. It is not beneficial to the local people of the country; that was the reason we supported the initiative irrespective of the fact that we are in the opposition.”</p>, <p>He added that it is an excellent initiative, and we can see that the new Government is starting with the need to give all justice and equity, he is carrying all of us along together, and we are going with him so far, so good. We will support him, as I said, so long as it is for the benefit of the people.</p>, <p>Bala Mohammed said that “I want to commend the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for calling all the Governors to Abuja I, as your representative, was there, and we all agreed that the palliation will reach the people down to the local level.”</p>, <p>The Governor expressed optimism that with the additional new buses, Yankari Express will be able to expand its routes locally and nationwide, stressing that it is a service to humanity assisted by the government.</p>, <p>Bala Mohammed expressed his happiness with the massive support his administration receives from the people of the s