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  • Kyari opens up on status of fuel subsidy payment

    Kyari opens up on status of fuel subsidy payment

    Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed the federal government is no longer paying subsidy on Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Kyari made the disclosure to State House Correspondents on Monday in Abuja, stressing that contrary to insinuations, the federal government was no longer paying subsidy to any person or group for bringing petroleum products into the country.

    “No subsidy whatsoever. We are recovering our full cost from the products that we import. We sell to the market. We understand why marketers are unable to import. We hope that they begin to do so very quickly and these are some of the interventions government is making. There is no subsidy,” he said.

    Kyari further stated that the pockets of low queues witnessed across some states recently were due to bad roads that had made transporters to divert the product to other routes.

    “We have seen in very few states pockets of very low queues. This is not unconnected with the road situation and that’s why we’re seeing some blockades on our roads.

    “Moving the products from the southern depots into the northern part of the country takes them much longer time now than it used to be.

    “They have to re-route their trucks around many locations for them to be able to reach their destinations and that created delays and some supply gaps. But, that has been filled and we do not see any of such problems again.

    “Secondly, because of the full deregulation that we have in this sector, marketers are now competing amongst themselves,” he said.

    The NNPCL group managing director also said that some of the queues were caused by the preference of customers to patronise filling stations that offered low prices.

    “You must have noticed that some fuel stations will reduce their prices by N2 or N3. So customers will naturally run to the places where you have that reduction in prices and probably create panic.

    “This is because those who don’t know why they are doing it will think that there’s something happening or that there’s an ominous sign of scarcity,’’ he said.

    According to him, there are over 1.4 billion litres of petrol available for local consumption, both on the seas and on land, adding that there is no cause for alarm.

    Kyari explained that market forces were now playing out and that marketers were competing for the product and how to satisfy their customers as well.

    ‘’There are few issues we’re engaging them to resolve, alongside other agencies of government, particularly critical issues around access to foreign exchange.

    “And as you all know, government is doing so much to ensure supply of forex into the market.

    “We know that this FX markets will stabilise the current I&E window is around 770.

    “And we know that those inputs from government will crystalise and they will come to an equilibrium position in the FX market and this is the dream of this country,’’ he said.

    Kyari assured marketers of a stable forex and a situation where the prices of the product would align with the prices of other commodities.

  • Subsidy: FG introduces provisional wage increment

    Subsidy: FG introduces provisional wage increment

    President Bola Tinubu has approved a provisional wage increment for workers in the country as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.

    Tinubu made this known while addressing Nigerians on the 63rd Independence Anniversary of the country in Abuja on Sunday.

    The president said that the average low-grade worker would receive an additional N25,000 per month for the next six month.

    ‘’Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation.

    ‘’For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional Twenty-Five Thousand naira per month,’’ he said.

    The president said that the present administration was committed to relieving the hardship faced by Nigerians, adding that various measures had been taken by all tiers of government to mitigate them.

    ‘’There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago. I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future.

    ‘’We have embarked on several public sector reforms to stabilize the economy, direct fiscal and monetary policy to fight inflation, encourage production, ensure the security of lives and property and lend more support to the poor and the vulnerable.

    ‘’To ensure better grassroots development, we set up an Infrastructure Support Fund for states to invest in critical areas. States have already received funds to provide relief packages against the impact of rising food and other prices,’’ Tinubu said.

    He said that other efforts were being taken by government to touch all aspects that would impact directly on the lives of Nigerians to ease the pains of the new economic reforms.

    The president said that on the issue of transportation, a cheaper and safer Compressed Natural Gas buses would be deployed across the country.

    ‘’These buses will operate at a fraction of current fuel prices, positively affecting transport fares. New CNG conversions kits will start coming in very soon as all hands are on deck to fast track the usually lengthy procurement process.

    ‘’We are also setting up training facilities and workshops across the nation to train and provide new opportunities for transport operators and entrepreneurs.

    ‘’This is a ground breaking moment where, as a nation, we embrace more efficient means to power our economy. In making this change, we also make history.’’

  • Investigation: FG paid N169.4 billion as fuel subsidy in August

    Investigation: FG paid N169.4 billion as fuel subsidy in August

    An investigation has revealed that the present administration paid N169.4 billion as fuel subsidy in August to keep at N620 per litre the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls President Bola Tinubu announcing the removal of subsidy on petrol on May 29 when he took his oath of office as the 16th president of Nigeria, saying there was no allocation for it in the 2023 budget beyond July.

    Following Tinubu’s announcement, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the adjustment of pump price where NNPCL filling stations were selling fuel at N537 while others were selling from N540 and above.

    According to official statistics, the Federal Government spent about N10 trillion on fuel subsidies between 2006 and 2018, and N5.82 trillion between 2021 and 2022 while it gulped N3.36 trillion from January to June 2023.

    Petrol now sells at over N600 per litre in the country and the administration said it had saved much money from the removal of subsidy, part of which was already been sent to States as palliatives.

    However, according to Daily Trust’s finding, the federal government paid N169.4 billion as subsidy in August to keep the pump price at N620 per litre.

    “If that payment was not approved, the country would have been thrown into serious crises because it was clear that the public could not bear in further depreciation in pump price, so something had to give.”

    “Everything has been done to not offset the market balance until we are able to resolve the production with Dangote refinery as well as the loans, once this is settled, we should see some stability,” a source told Daily Trust.

    According to the report, a document by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) showed that in August 2023, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) paid $275m as dividends to Nigeria via NNPC Limited.

    “NNPC Limited used $220m (N169.4 billion at N770/$) out of the $275m to pay for the PMS subsidy.  Then NNPC held back $55m, illegally,” the report reads.

    The revelation by FAAC effectively indicates that the subsidy is back and NNPC is now taking NLNG dividends to pay the subsidy.

  • Fuel subsidy removal: Be sincere with Nigerians – Anglican Primate tells Tinubu

    Fuel subsidy removal: Be sincere with Nigerians – Anglican Primate tells Tinubu

    The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba has called on President Bola Tinubu to make life easier for Nigerians.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Primate Ndukuba made the call while declaring open, officially, the 14th General Synod of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.

    In his general address, the Primate called on Tinubu to be more committed, sincere and proactive in attending to various issues of governance in the country, rather than invading Niger, a neighbouring country.

    The Primate spoke on the theme: “Arise and Build: God’s Mandate For God’s People In A Broken World” at the synod which was held at St. Mark’s Church in Nnewichi, Nnewi.

    He addressed many national issues, including the petrol subsidy removal, security, need for a new Nigerian constitution, economy, health, rule of law, among others.

    He asked the President to be more intentional and proactive in piloting the affairs of the nation.

    “Nigerians are longing for the birth of a new Nigeria. Give more opportunity to women and young people.

    “Nigerians demand a political leadership that will respect the people’s rights and welfare as well as promote equality for all.

    “The measures by the federal government to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal are inadequate and unsustainable and therefore need to be improved upon,” the Primate said.

    Speaking further, Ndukuba noted that Niger Republic is an extension of the North West, pointing out that any military intervention in that country will stir up emotions.

    He suggested that diplomatic solutions should be deployed and not fall into the encouragement of western countries seeking to disrupt the continent.

  • Fuel subsidy: We will address hardship faced by Nigerians – FG assures

    Fuel subsidy: We will address hardship faced by Nigerians – FG assures

    Mr Nebeolisa Anako, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has said the Federal Government is doing everything possible to address the hardship faced by Nigerians as a result of the fuel subsidy removal.

    Anako said this while addressing the 22nd Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) meeting on Tuesday in Osogbo.

    The permanent secretary said that the current hardship, in the wake of economic reforms, which had resulted in the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the Naira are temporary.

    The meeting has as its theme “Imperatives for restoring Nigeria on the part of sustainable economic growth and development”.

    He said, “the present administration is doing everything possible to address the hardship faced by Nigerians in the wake of economic reforms, which has resulted in the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the Naira.

    “These challenges, which are temporary, will be over with time.

    “I, therefore, want to use this opportunity to urge you to use your esteemed positions to aggressively sensitise the Nigerian public on the long-term benefits of these policies,” he stated.

    Anako said that the recent N5 billion and some consignments of food stuff given to each state were the immediate measures taken to mitigate the hardship caused by these reforms.

    He said that as other medium-term measures were unfolding, Nigerians would appreciate the rationale behind these decisions.

    Anako said the essence of the Joint meeting was to focus on how government could fashion a path way forward for a sustainable and economic growth and development.

    The permanent secretary said that there is need nor synergy between the federal, state and local towards effective implementation of all the meeting’s decisions to fast track national developmental objectives.

    In his remarks, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, said the meeting would restore Nigeria’s economic fortune through effective policy implementation in the long run.

    Represented by his deputy, Mr Kola Adewusi, the governor appreciated the organisers of the programme for giving Osun the hosting right.

    Adeleke urged participants to come up with immediate measures to mitigate the challenges caused by the present economic reforms through subsidy removal and floating of the Naira.

  • Partial compliance marks two-day strike amidst failed negotiations

    Partial compliance marks two-day strike amidst failed negotiations

    A faction of the Labour Union initiated a two-day nationwide strike after unsuccessful talks with the Federal Government.

    A last-minute reconciliation meeting on Monday between the government and labour was attended by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), while the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stayed away.

    The meeting resulted in a two-week timeline for addressing wage awards, tax exemptions, and allowances for public sector workers, aimed at easing the burden caused by the fuel subsidy removal.

    “We agreed that there should be no strike within the two-week period while we are doing our deliberations and working towards realizing some of these objectives,” the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong said.

    The President of TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, expressed the need for ongoing discussions to resolve outstanding issues, saying: “As of today, the need to embark on a nationwide strike hasn’t arisen hence the leadership of congress should intensify the conversation with government so that all grey areas identified could be ironed out within the time frame given.”

    At the federal secretariat in Abuja and Lagos, power shortages disrupted office operations in support of the strike. Compliance teams later enforced the strike by closing offices and sealing gates, leading to postponed meetings and reduced activity in the area,  according to sources.

  • FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori plans bumper package for Deltans

    FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori plans bumper package for Deltans

    In keeping with his promise to be a Governor for all Deltans, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has constituted a palliatives implementation committee in the state.

    The Committee headed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu with members drawn from other critical stakeholders including labour is to extend the palliative programmme to cover persons living with disabilities; widows; poor and vulnerable households and the aged.

    The Governor who made the announcement while swearing-in 26 Commissioners in the state at the Events Centre, Asaba, Tuesday, also charged the Committee to urgently engage the Keke Assembly plant in Asaba to finalise the production of Tricycle that is fuel and CNG compatible.

    Governor who said the Committee is also looking at the possibility of acquiring Electric Vehicle for mass transit, said his administration would roll out palliatives for the category of persons listed above as soon as the Committee submits its report.

    He said: “Consistent with my pledge to be Governor for all, I have constituted a committee headed by the SSG and other stakeholders including labour to work out palliatives that will cover the following segments of the population, namely; People Living with Disabilities (PwDs); Widows; Poor and vulnerable households that do not belong to the above categories; and the aged.

    “I expect us to roll out palliatives for these categories of people as soon as the committee submits its report. Meanwhile, the committee is also looking at the possibility of the state government acquiring electric vehicles for public transportation.

    “The committee has equally been mandated to initiate the process of converting the existing Tricycle (popularly known as keke) assembly plant in Asaba into a dual-purpose factory that will be able to produce gas-powered keke, in addition to those running on petrol. If this is done, it should significantly drive down the cost of transportation,” he said.

    The move is sequel to the payment of N5.522bn naira promotion arrears to civil servants effective August; payment of N10,000.00 for 50,167 public servants, including the 10 tertiary institutions for three (3) months in the first instance.

    Oborevwori also approved rotational work schedule for all civil servants between grade Levels 1-14 for a maximum of three (3) days a week till further notice; while levels 15 and above to work out what is convenient in their respective MDAs while working remotely is encouraged.

    Other move made by the Governor to grant relief to workers include sourcing and guarantee of N40bn pensions payment for Local Government Councils pensioners and retired primary school teachers.

  • Fuel Subsidy Removal: Delta ALGON approves palliatives for LG workers

    Fuel Subsidy Removal: Delta ALGON approves palliatives for LG workers

    Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Delta State Chapter, Barr. Victor Ebonka, on Tuesday, said workers in the 25 local government councils in the state would receive the same palliative packages approved for workers in the state public service by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

    Barr. Ebonka who doubles as the Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Council of the state, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists in Asaba.

    He said arrangements had been put in place to start implementing the palliative for local government council workers in the state with effect from this month (August) in line with the directive of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

    According to him, local government workers are to receive additional N10,000 per month for a period of three months to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal by the federal government, adding that, like their counterparts at the state level, workers in various local government councils would also, run shifts.

    The ALGON boss stated that workers at the council level including the Local Education Authority (LEA) workers and the primary school teachers as well as their support staff, would all benefit from the palliative packages.

    “We have held the necessary stakeholders meeting and His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oboriwori has directed that ALGON, as a body, should ensure that the local government council chairmen implement the same palliative measures in their respective local government areas.

    “The workers salaries at the council level including the Local Education Authority (LEA) workers and the primary school teachers will all get N10,000 each for a period of three months.

    “The workers will also be placed under a work schedule (shifting) similar to that of the state workers to help reduce their burden of the fuel subsidy removal on them.

    “For the loan facility sort by ALGON for payment of local government pensioners, we have perfected all that is necessary. So, we are expecting that by this month (August) end, we will be able to access the funds and hopefully, by next month payment will commence,” he said.

    On teachers and non-teaching staff recruitment in primary schools in the state, Barr. Ebonka said the recruitment exercise was already on, adding that those qualified would soon be invited for interviews.

    “The teachers recruitment exercise is already on going and soon those qualified will be invited for interviews. I also need to let you know that the number of teachers to be recruited in each local government area is based on a need assessment,” he stated.

  • FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for Delta workers

    FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for Delta workers

    As part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, rolled out palliatives for workers in the state with each set to receive N10,000 monthly as support from the government.

    The Governor also announced that the state’s 50,196 workforce will now work in shifts and from home.

    Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in Asaba shortly after he swor-in 26 Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.

    He said the payment to support the workers would commence in August and last for three months.

    He explained that workers on grade level 1-14 will run two shifts with one set reporting to the office Mondays to Wednesdays, and another set working from Thursdays to Fridays.

    Working days for workers on grade levels 15 and above are to be worked out by the various MDAs as suitable to them, he stated.

    The Governor explained that he has set up a Committee to plan for the provision of palliatives for people living with disabilities, widows, poor and vulnerable households and the aged in the society.

    Oborevwori said: “We are keeping faith with the electorate to make life richer and more fulfilling for them as contained in the M.O.R.E Agenda.

    “I am pleased to report that this administration has taken decisive steps to improve the welfare of our workers, which is an integral part of the MORE agenda.

    “To cushion the hardship our people are facing as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy and the downward spiral of the naira against the dollar, I have approved the payment of Ten Thousand (N10, 000.00) naira to the fifty thousand, one hundred and ninety-six workers (50,196) in the state public service for the next three months starting from August.

    “The staff figure includes employees of the ten higher institutions in the state.

    “Furthermore, I have approved that workers from salary grade Levels 1-14 should run shifts as follows: First Batch: Monday – Wednesday ; Second Batch: Thursday – Friday.

    “This schedule will be implemented on a rotational basis. Those who work from Monday-Wednesday in one week will work Thursday to Friday the following week to ensure fairness and equity.

    “The schedule for officers from salary grade Levels 15 and above is to be worked out by the various MDAs as it is suitable for them. However, staff on essential services must be on duty while working remotely is also encouraged. The other arms of government – the judiciary and legislature – are to work out their modalities as they deem fit.”

    Furthermore, the Governor said he has given approval for the payment of outstanding promotion arrears to twenty-three thousand, eight hundred and eighty-seven (23,887) workers in the state public service.

    “The total amount payable is five billion, five hundred and twenty-two million, six hundred and thirty-seven thousand, eight hundred and forty-eight naira, and five kobo (N5, 522,637, 848.05). The payment commences from this month of August and will be made in four tranches as follows: Ministries – August; Judiciary, Parastatals, and Hospitals Management Board – September; Higher Institutions – October; Post Primary Education Board – November.”

    The Governor said he has consulted with the leadership of ALGON to roll out their own palliatives to its workforce.

    He said: “As you are aware, local government workers are not under the administration of the state. However, we have held consultations with the leadership of ALGON and it is our earnest expectation that ALGON will implement the same palliative measures for its workers”.

    He reiterated his call on elected officials and political appointees to be their brother’s keeper given the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

    “Our people are going through very difficult times. Therefore, those of us that have the privilege of public office must do everything within our power to bring relief to the poor and the less privileged. Please, be available to the people.

    “This is very important because our people need to see that we care. There is a saying that people do not care how much you know until they see how much you care,” Oborevwori added.

    The Governor said: “Consistent with my pledge to be Governor for all, I have constituted a committee headed by the SSG and other stakeholders including labour to work out palliatives that will cover the following segments of the population, namely; People Living with Disabilities (PwDs); Widows; Poor and vulnerable households that do not belong to the above categories; and the aged.

    “I expect us to roll out palliatives for these categories of people as soon as the committee submits its report. Meanwhile, the committee is also looking at the possibility of the state government acquiring electric vehicles for public transportation.

    “The committee has equally been mandated to initiate the process of converting the existing Tricycle (popularly known as keke) assembly plant in Asaba into a dual-purpose factory that will be able to produce gas-powered keke, in addition to those running on petrol. If this is done, it should significantly drive down the cost of transportation”.

    He said his administration would soon bring the thorny issue of unpaid local government pensions to a final resolution.

    Governor Oborevwori, said: “My administration helped to secure legislative approval for the local government councils to obtain a N40 billion bank loan to enable them to liquidate their backlog of pension liabilities.

    “The loan, which is guaranteed by the state government, is payable over a five-year period, and will be deducted from the accounts of the local government councils. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the payment of the pensions should commence soon.

    “I have also given the nod for the local government councils to recruit teaching and non-teaching staff to fill up existing vacancies.

    “At least 2,000 persons will be gainfully employed through this process. In due course, we shall carry out a comprehensive audit of physical infrastructure in our primary and secondary schools to enable us know where there are gaps and respond accordingly.

    “My administration will spare no expense in providing the conducive climate essential for high quality learning experiences in our schools”.

  • Just In: Fuel Subsidy Removal: Anambra announces N12k monthly stipend for Civil Servants

    Just In: Fuel Subsidy Removal: Anambra announces N12k monthly stipend for Civil Servants

    …rice for households, others

    Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has announced an interim response to cushion the effects of the recent fuel subsidy removal and attendant current economic hardship on the people of the state.

    Recall President Bola Tinubu in his inauguration speech on May 29 announced the end of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol, a policy that pushed the pump price of the product from around N190 to about N620 per litre.

    In his broadcast on Monday, Soludo announced that in response to the rising inflation, “our government had increased the salaries of all public servants by 10% effective January 2023. We have been paying the 10% adjustment since January 2023”.

     

    He said, “In addition to the salary increase, we will be paying every pensioner and public servant in the employment of the Anambra State Government and the 21 LGAs (approx. 59,000 persons) for the period September 2023 to December 2023 a monthly flat non-taxable cash award of N12,000. This is to augment their monthly take-home.

    “We will continue to clear the backlog of gratuity and pension of our pensioners. Recall that we met 4-year pension and gratuity arrears when we assumed office, which we have been paying since assumption of office.

    “Anambra State Government will be distributing rice to over 300,000 households in the coming weeks across the 326 wards in Anambra.”

    The government also exempted the “following highly vulnerable persons” from all forms of taxation/levies: “hawkers; wheel barrow and truck pushers; vulcanizers; artisans, okada drivers; petty traders with capital of less than N100,000; etc.”

    Soludo further announced, “The IGR payments of ALL transporters — Keke, Minibus, etc are hereby reduced by 20% with effect from September 01, 2023.

    “Basic Education (primary school to JSS3) remains tuition free for all public schools. We are reviewing the plethora of other levies, fees, and charges in these schools. Before schools resume in September 2023, we shall make further announcements to sanitize the system and reduce the burden on our pupils/students and their sponsors.

    “Henceforth, we will provide free antenatal services and free delivery services to pregnant mothers in State primary health centres and general hospitals. We will announce a more comprehensive medical package for our residents, especially the senior citizens and children in our 2024 budget.

    “We call on the landlords to show empathy to their tenants at this challenging moment and consider easier options for rent payment.

    The government also said it would be “applying to purchase many of the CNG-fueled buses to be provided by the Federal Government for intra-state transportation. The aim is to reduce the cost of transportation within Anambra”.

    “We will embark immediately on the repair of existing and purchase of new water boats to ease transportation for our citizens in the riverine local governments,” it added.

    In the medium to long term, Soludo said the government “recently distributed a total of 1.1 million oil palm and coconut high yielding seedlings to over 100,000 households.”

    He continued, “We plan to sustain the distribution of one million seedlings per annum over several years in continuation of our revolution to create a new palm-coconut green/industrial ecosystem that will guarantee 500,000 – 1,000,000 households earning N1.5m to N3m per annum, thereby lifting them out of poverty, create wealth and earn foreign exchange for Nigeria. We also expect a new industrial complex to process the products, thereby creating more jobs for our youths.

    “We are getting ready to deal with the heavy flooding expected to massively affect eight local governments in Anambra soon. We have made arrangements for resettlements of Ndi Anambra living in flood-prone areas. We will take every necessary measure to ameliorate the effects on the victims.

    “In the next few weeks, we will be energizing our One Youth Two Skills program by providing a mix of grant and soft loan schemes at a maximum interest rate of 9% per annum through a collaborative initiative between the Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) and its partner development finance institutions. This will benefit about 4,500 of our youths who have recently completed the year-long intensive trainings, and will enable them to become entrepreneurs and employers of labour. We are rolling out about N4 billion for this project.

    “We are completing the set-up and funding of the Ward-based Cooperative Initiative for micro-enterprises. We are proposing a revolving loan scheme at near zero interest rate. We are targeting over 100,000 micro businesses.

    “Already we employed 5,000 teachers and over 300 medical professionals within our first 9 months in office plus thousands of youths in the security sector. We understand that the teeming unemployed youths remain a potent time bomb. We are committed to recruiting further thousands of youths as teachers for our schools and road/street sweepers and engaging youths in public works.

    “We are rolling out a very ambitious program to build/modernize the primary health centres (PHCs) in all the 326 wards — to let everyone have access to qualitative healthcare.

    This is in addition to renovation/modernization of hundreds of primary schools and secondary schools. We recently approved a huge program for urban and rural water schemes to ensure that especially the poor have access to clean portable water.

    “We are constructing over 340km of roads across all the 21 local governments and we are poised to continue. We have also started repairs of some “trunk A” federal and state roads, to improve the lives of Ndi Anambra and reduce transportation cost in the State. As we enter the dry season, we will deliberately prioritize palliative works on many of our critical roads to lessen the burden on commuters and ensure more effective traffic management.”