Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced palliatives for Lagos residents in a bid to reduce the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy.
According to him, with effect from Wednesday, there will be a 50% reduction on Lagos buses.
Sanwo-Olu has also approved a 25% reduction in yellow buses fees, which will be officially announced by their union.
A tweet from the governor’s media aide, Jubril Gawat, read: “FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu has announced Palliatives to cushion the effect of the Fuel subsidy removal: – 50% reduction on Lagos Buses from Wednesday.
“25% reduction in yellow buses fees which will be announced officially by their body.”