Subsidy evacuation: FG needs to win trust of Nigerians, says TUC president.

Mr Festus Osifo, president of, Trade Union Congress (TUC), says Nigerians are not averse to the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) but waiting for the government to win their trust over the issue.

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He said apart from communicating with the people to create an attitudinal change, the government must lead by example by cutting out wastage and making sacrifices that would help Nigeria overcome its economic challenges.

“The Presidency should come out and say that they are reducing their budget. The National Assembly also needs to do so. That is leading by example.

“Nigerians are not really averse to the subsidy removal but the government must be ready to demonstrate not just by talking but by doing and by acting.

“The government must demonstrate that if subsidy must go, this must reflect in our education, it must reflect in our healthcare and also our level of infrastructure.

“So, the trust deficit that Nigerians have must be addressed before we can make any progress,” Osifo said.