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Abia littered with abandoned NDDC projects – Otti tells minister
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has called upon the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, to take steps to bring contractors back to abandoned NDDC projects scattered throughout Abia State.
The governor made this plea during a meeting with the minister and his delegation, who were in the state to inspect road projects overseen by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and NDDC.
Expressing regret, Governor Otti highlighted Abia’s significant suffering due to the abandonment of NDDC projects, emphasizing that several NDDC roads in the state were in a dilapidated state and urgently required attention.
Governor Otti emphasized the importance of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and NDDC to the development of the Niger Delta region, appreciating the minister’s visit to Abia for the road inspection.
Identifying the major hindrance to the completion of some NDDC road projects as longstanding debts for executed work, the governor appealed to the minister to address this issue critically to revive the projects.
Governor Otti commended the minister for undertaking the inspection visit and assured him of Abia’s collaboration to ensure the achievement of his objectives.
In his remarks, Minister Abubakar Momoh praised Governor Otti for the improved security situation in Abia and urged him to continue prioritizing peace in the region for the economic well-being of the people.
Momoh emphasized that his ministry’s aim is not to compete with states but to collaborate with them for meaningful development, stressing the need for a strong partnership between the ministry and the states to achieve tangible results.
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has voiced his concern regarding the disruption in electricity supply caused by the reported vandalization of four transmission line towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV line.
The interruption, which occurred on April 22, 2024, has resulted in a complete blackout in the state for nearly three weeks.
During a press briefing held in Jalingo on Thursday, the governor, represented by his Commissioner of Energy and Economic Development, Naomi Tanko Agbu, denounced the vandalism as senseless. He remarked, “These senseless acts of sabotage have not only compromised the reliability of electrical infrastructure in the North-East region but have also led to widespread inconvenience and hardship for our community, leaving millions in darkness.”
Governor Kefas also criticized the prolonged delay in resolving the issue, attributing it to what he perceives as neglect by the federal government towards Taraba State and the region.
He emphasized the vulnerability of the network serving the North-East region and advocated for the urgent implementation of a robust plan, such as the North-East ring circuit proposed in the TCN expansion plan, to connect the North-East to the South of Nigeria.
The governor urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals observed near transmission line towers or electrical facilities attempting to vandalize infrastructure. He highlighted that YEDC has provided contact information for whistleblowers to report such incidents.
Furthermore, he called on federal representatives from the state and the North-East region to investigate the prolonged delay in restoring power to the region.
Governor Kefas assured that the state government is fully committed to restoring normal electricity supply and implementing measures to prevent future acts of vandalism.
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has returned to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to face charges of alleged misappropriation of public funds.
Sirika is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday (today) to face charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, regarding an alleged N2.7 billion fraud linked to the failed Nigerian Air project.
His arraignment is set to take place before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court.
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has returned to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to face charges of alleged misappropriation of public funds.
Sirika is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday (today) to face charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, regarding an alleged N2.7 billion fraud linked to the failed Nigerian Air project.
His arraignment is set to take place before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court.
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