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Kogi govt announces arrest of suspects behind vandalization of Greater Lokoja water works
The Kogi State Government has announced the arrest of several suspects involved in the vandalism of armored cables at the Greater Lokoja water works in Ganaja Village.
State Commissioner for Water Resources Yahaya Farouk revealed this during a session with journalists on Monday evening.
Farouk explained that the suspects are currently being interrogated and are providing useful information to the Kogi State Police Command.
He stated, “I believe this issue is internal. We reported it to the State Police command, resulting in the arrests of suspects involved in vandalizing armored cables intended for the Greater Lokoja water works. Private security agencies investigated and found that some individuals admitted selling the cables in Ganaja.
“Our supply tank A, which is supposed to serve tank B, was also vandalized. We will apprehend all involved, regardless of where they hide. Anyone who vandalizes public infrastructure meant to serve the people will face consequences.
“I urge communities to take ownership of our installations across the State. I commend Ayegunle Gbede in Kogi East for protecting our infrastructure. When water equipment was auctioned five years ago, the community insisted on seeing the Ministry of Water Resources before any action was taken. This level of community involvement should be replicated throughout the State to prevent vandalism of our critical infrastructure.”
Farouk informed journalists that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved funding for the rehabilitation of the old Lokoja water works.
He noted that the plant is intended to supply water to some areas of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, pending the completion of repairs at the Greater Lokoja Water Works, which were damaged by floods in 2022.
The State government is taking steps to replace submerged equipment at the Greater Lokoja Water Works, though this will take at least 12 months to complete.
He emphasized the administration’s commitment to addressing water scarcity and appealed to residents for patience, assuring them that efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
“By Friday, contractors will begin rehabilitating the old Lokoja water works. This has been approved and funded by the Governor. Soon, water supply will return to the Lokoja metropolis,” he stated.
Farouk dismissed rumors that the reservoir for the old Lokoja water works has been sold.
“This is false and should be disregarded. These are the actions of mischief-makers spreading fake news to undermine the government’s efforts to restore water to Lokoja,” he said.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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