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Economic Hardship: Nigerians are hungry and angry — Gov. Makinde
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has recognized the harsh realities of the moment, noting that Nigerians are grappling with a combination of hunger and frustration.
Makinde made this declaration on Wednesday, September 18, at an event in Ibadan, the state capital. “We took an important decision yesterday at the Executive Council Meeting. We know times are hard and Nigerians are hungry and angry.
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But I hope this will not boil over. But in Oyo State, we have control over what we can do here. I can see that the House has passed the Presumptive Tax Bill.
Yes, it came from us because if we need to expand the economy, we need to generate money. I will sign it into law but we will not implement it for now,” he said.
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