Sokoto Governor Launches Intervention Programme to Cushion Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal

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The Sokoto Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has launched a special intervention programme to provide relief to civil servants, local government staff, and pensioners affected by the removal of fuel subsidy in the state. The programme, titled 'Shagon Sauki Na Amadun Alu', aims to ease the burden on low-income earners by providing essential food items at highly subsidised rates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The programme will offer subsidised food items, including rice, millet, wheat, cooking oil, and spaghetti, at a 20% discount on market prices.
  • A 50kg bag of Dangote rice will be available at N60,000 (instead of N75,000), while refined local rice will sell for N50,400 (instead of N63,000).
  • 100kg of millet will now sell at N52,000 (instead of N65,000), and a gallon of cooking oil will cost N13,240 (instead of N16,550).
  • The programme will initially cover six local governments in Sokoto State: Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Wamakko, Bodinga, Dange Shuni, and Kware, with the remaining 17 local councils to follow soon.
  • The initiative is not designed to compete with local traders but to serve as a temporary relief for vulnerable citizens.
  • Sokoto traders are commended for their support in the past, and the public is urged to embrace and safeguard the initiative.
  • The programme was inspired and supported by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's nationwide social intervention efforts.

Statistics:

  • 20% discount on market prices for subsidised food items.
  • N60,000 (instead of N75,000) price for a 50kg bag of Dangote rice.
  • N50,400 (instead of N63,000) price for refined local rice.
  • N52,000 (instead of N65,000) price for 100kg of millet.
  • N13,240 (instead of N16,550) price for a gallon of cooking oil.

Sources:

  • [Sokoto State Government Press Release]