Mr Yahaya said the government would disburse N8.2 billion in gratuity arrears to retirees.
Marseille’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, told both players that they will not play for the club again.
He urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the process.
“I am giving the credit to him because, while he is taking the heat for the reforms, we are taking the joy,” he said.
Poverty and food insecurity persist in Nigeria despite international praise for recent economic reforms.
Mr Ogundipe claimed that the group was neither induced financially nor intimidated by its decision.
“We are on the right track and we want to also thank Nigerians for showing support to this government.’’
At the height of the Zimbabwe economic conundrum, a dollar was exchanged for ZWD2.6 trillion.
Mr Wike, however, warned against using poverty as an excuse to commit crime.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, said Nigerians would soon enjoy the gains of fuel subsidy removal.
