{
  "id": 3724515,
  "title": "Governors Reject Blame over Accountability for Fuel Subsidy Removal Proceeds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/governors-reject-blame-over-accountability-for-fuel-subsidy-removal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/27/governors-reject-blame-over-accountability-for-fuel-subsidy-removal-proceeds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 36 state governors, representing the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), rejected accusations that they failed to properly account for funds obtained from the removal of fuel subsidies. During the Forum's third meeting in Abuja, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State stated that the accusation was incorrect, emphasizing that the blame debate would be addressed later. The governors demonstrated strong support for the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP), a state-led initiative aimed at lowering passenger fares by translating the reduced operating costs of CNG into lower transportation expenses nationwide. According to AbdulRazaq, the proposal included state support for CNG vehicle conversions, fleets, and infrastructure, alongside fare commitments from participating operators, with the goal of reducing passenger fares. The NGF Chairman also explained that the timeline for NACTP implementation would be worked out between the Forum and the programme's proponents. The governors justified targeting the transportation sector for the palliative due to its impact on the prices of essential commodities, noting that transportation costs directly affect food and other necessary goods. They argued that reducing transportation costs would have a cascading effect on various sectors, including agriculture and trade. In response to calls for a reversal of the fuel subsidy removal policy, the NGF Chairman pointed out that the NACTP and similar measures were being considered to mitigate the impact of the reform on Nigerians. The governors expressed their intention to participate in CANEX Weekend 2026 and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027, both scheduled in Lagos, as they saw the platforms as opportunities to showcase Nigerian investment-ready projects, promote local exports and tourism, and connect state MSMEs with African and global investors and buyers.",
  "summary": "*To adopt national affordable CNG transit programme Chuks Okocha in Abuja The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), early on Thursday rejected allegations that",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}