Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, says the federal government will pay Nigerians transport allowance after removing fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Ahmed said fuel subsidy is costing the country resources that should have been used for education and health. She described fuel subsidy as a “major drain and waste”
8 Facts you need to know about Zainab Ahmed
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday appointed Zainab Ahmed as the new minister for finance to replace the resigned Kemi Adeoson. Here are eight facts you need to know about Zainab Ahmed: 1. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed was born 55 years ago in Kaduna State. 2. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the Ahmadu Bello