Akeredolu announces measure to cushion effects of Subsidy removal.

The Ondo State government, yesterday, announced measures to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy.

Addressing newsmen in Akure, the Finance Commissioner, Wale Akinterinwa, said that the palliatives measures will address pocketbook issues affecting citizens of the state.

Akinterinwa, who is the Chairman Palliative Strategy and Implementation Committee, said that on transportation, the state government “will restore free shuttle buses for students starting from resumption in September, till December 31st.”

He said: “Thereafter, affordable rates will be charged from January 2024. In like manner, free shuttle boats, equipped with life jackets, for students in riverine areas, starting at resumption in September, till December 31st would be provided.”