Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Vulnerable Households in Zamfara State

The study is titled impact of fuel subsidy removal on vulnerable households in Zamfara State. The research work examined the impact of fuel subsidy removal on vulnerable households in Zamfara state. The study engaged survey research design. Data were collected from some selected local governments in Zamfara state through the use of a closed ended questionnaire designed in a five likert scale. Data were analyzed with SPSS statistical model, using Pearson correlation coefficient, partial correlation and regression to test the significant level of the formulated hypotheses. The study was guided by the theory of Neo-liberalism. The results revealed that there is significant relationship between fuel subsidy removal measured by inflation, unemployment and poverty and vulnerable households in Zamfara state. The study concludes that fuel subsidy removal has negative impacts on vulnerable households in Zamfara State. The researchers therefore recommend that government should urgently implement short-term and long-term economic plans to mitigate its effects on vulnerable households and disbursement of palliative packages through reliable platforms, and commencement of comprehensive social investment programmes.