{
  "id": 5346472,
  "title": "Sanwo-Olu: States Have Had It So Good With Subsidy Removal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sanwo-olu-states-have-had-it-so-good-with-subsidy-removal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:49:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/sanwo-olu-states-have-had-it-so-good-with-subsidy-removal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the impact of President Bola Tinubu's administration on Nigerian states and local governments since the removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking at the 7th yearly Freedom Online lecture, Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the removal of fuel subsidy led to a significant increase in allocations to state and local governments. He explained that the Federal Government had provided more resources for development projects, while state and local governments were now responsible for utilizing the funds effectively.\n\nSanwo-Olu emphasized that the electorate now possesses the knowledge to assess their governments based on the impact of public spending on daily life. He urged the states to make the best use of these additional resources, demonstrating accountability to citizens. The governor commended President Tinubu for his handling of the Osun State governorship election result, where the APC candidate lost to the incumbent ruling party governor. He described this development as a testament to Nigeria's growing democratic maturity, stressing that electoral victories must be achieved through credible and transparent processes.",
  "summary": "Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said states and local governments across Nigeria have benefited significantly from the removal of fuel subsidy under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online, held with the theme, “2027 Elections: Economy, Security and Nigeria’s Future.” The governor said the […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}