Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project completed.
The Buhari administration has just completed the 700 megawatts Zungeru hydroelectric power project in Niger. The project, which is now ready for commissioning, was projected to cost about $1.3 billion and is now set to enhance the power supply within the surrounding communities. Niger State’s Gov. Sani Bello has since commended President Buhari on his efforts in ensuring the completion of the power project. The governor also noted that with all works completed, necessary measures were only being put in place at the National Council of Privatization.
GOV SANI BELLO COMMENDS PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE ZUNGERU HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT IN ZUNGERU
***SAYS IT WILL BOOST POWER SUPPLY, OPEN UP THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR OTHER BENEFITS pic.twitter.com/I4aOL5UqWt
— Niger State Gov't (@NigerStateNG) May 12, 2023
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance release statement on world loan.
Nigeria has been subjected to numerous loan cases over the last years. The Buhari-led administration has witnessed a huge increase in the external debt from $7.35 billion under Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to $41.61 billion. Recent news published on various news websites indicated that the country was on the verge of another loan. However, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, in a statement, indicated that the report of the FG preparing a loan bid to cushion the effects of the pending fuel subsidy removal was false.
.@FinMinNigeria Statement on World Bank Loan:
“The $800 million has been negotiated and approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and we now have a request before the parliament for approval. And once the parliament approves it, the next administration can decide on the… pic.twitter.com/lZ9C5xt1T2
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) May 12, 2023
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister receives UN’s Ass Secretary General.
H.E Geoffrey Onyeama, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs was said to have received a courtesy visit the United Nations’ Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser of the Secretary General on Solutions to Internal Displacement. With the continuous insurgency ravaging the country, especially in the northern region, it has become increasingly important to ensure more safety measures for the displaced people, whilst finding a wholesome solution to curbing the growing violence in the country.
The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama received the courtesy visit of the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser of the Secretary General on Solutions to Internal Displacement, Mr. Robert Piper and his team today, 12th May, 2023…1/2
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (@NigeriaMFA) May 12, 2023
Niger State Governor urge for more security presence.
The cases of insurgency continue to rise, affecting the social, economic and political discourses in the country. News of violence and death by bandits, especially in the northern parts of the country top the headlines consistently and while numerous citizens have cried to the government to salvage the security situation, no significant changes have been noticed. The Niger State Governor Sani Bello has also urged the federal government to deploy more mobile squads to the sensitive areas of Niger State.
INSECURITY: GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO CALLS FOR MORE MOBILE SQUADS IN SENSITIVE AREAS IN NIGER STATE pic.twitter.com/qYi9h7avj5
— Niger State Gov't (@NigerStateNG) May 11, 2023
PDP organize send forth for outgoing Chairman of its governors’ forum.
The People’s Democratic Party has come under immense scrutiny for not serving up on its role as an opposition against the APC-led governance. The recently conducted elections saw the political party reclaim some states like Oyo and lose other gubernatorial and House of Assembly seats. Despite the internal issues that has disrupted the stable leadership of the party, a special reception was still held to both congratulate elected officials in the party, as well as sending forth Aminu Tambowal, the party’s Chairman of Governors’ Forum.
Gratitude is all that comes to mind! This afternoon, I had the privilege of attending a special reception in honour of newly elected Governors under our party @OfficialPDPNig and to send forth the outgoing chairman of the party's Governors' Forum, @AWTambuwal at Transcorp Hilton… pic.twitter.com/thsOvHhLFD
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (@GovernorAUF) May 11, 2023
