The Senate has made a resounding plea to the Federal Government, urging it to refrain from eliminating the electricity subsidy, particularly in light of the prevailing hardships experienced across the country.

The Senate’s stance emerged following a thorough deliberation, and subsequent endorsement of a motion during its plenary session emphasising the importance of maintaining the electricity subsidy in Nigeria for the foreseeable future.

The Senate underscored the significance of retaining the subsidy on electricity as a crucial measure for alleviating the burdens faced by the populace.

In the wake of these developments, the Senate resolved to call for prudence and caution, urging careful consideration of the socioeconomic ramifications before any decision regarding the removal of the electricity subsidy is made.