The elimination of an unsustainable subsidy has created fiscal space. This development is expected to have various effects, including potentially lower transport costs and stronger industry. A framework for utilizing this fiscal space already exists.

The National Economic Council, which comprises the federal government and all 36 governors, is a key forum for negotiation and investment planning.

Further details on the subsidy reform and its potential impact on public services are available from the source, including an article by David Okelue Ugwunta.