More welfare package for Nigerians coming on New Year’s day – Pres. Tinubu

Additional welfare package that will benefit all Nigerians will be rolled out in the New Year, President Bola Tinubu has assured.

Acknowledging the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy, the Nigerian leader said the recent 50 percent cut in inter-state land transportation fares nationwide and the payment of N-Power beneficiaries’ backlog of allowances, among other reliefs are intentional policies aimed at lessening the burden of Nigerians this festive season.

Tinubu said the additional welfare package would be unveiled in the new year to help citizens sail smoothly into 2024.

He said this at the Jumaat prayers marking the centennial anniversary of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday.

He urged members of the Society to remain committed to their objectives of advancing the education of citizens as well as promoting the moral and social development of the Muslim Ummah.

He said: ”I thank the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society for its support during the elections. I do not take it for granted; rather, the support serves as a stimulus for us in government to remain focused.

“We are committed to enthroning a better society for our citizens irrespective of ethnic, religious, or geographical differences.

“The various policies already in place are expected to bring great succour to our people. We know their pains, and we are addressing them holistically.

”It is instructive that Ansar-Ud-Deen has attained 100 years through a systemic strategy that maintains its mission and vision. This is a testimony to what focused planning can achieve in a society.”