The minister also told reporters that more than N800 million was approved for the procurement of 32 operational vehicles for the NDLEA.
Mr Mohammed assured that the federal government is working round the clock, 24 hours, to ensure that the situation is brought under control.
The minister said the marketers are purposely frustrating supplies to the Abuja city centre, sparking persistent fuel queues.
N66.9 billion of the amount was approved for the construction Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi road in Taraba.
At least eight ministers had resigned to contest the just concluded primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Malami and some other cabinet ministers who had shown interest in running for elective offices were present at the FEC meeting on Wednesday.
These are cabinet members and key members of the Buhari administration who have been in campaign mode rather than paying close attention to their official duties.
The amount was approved during the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday.
The restrictions were imposed by the government in 2020 to curb the spread of then-raging coronavirus.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, called for a minute of silence to be observed in honour of the victims.
