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  • Kano Govt. approves N14bn for capital projects

    Kano Govt. approves N14bn for capital projects

    The Kano State Executive Council has approved N14.8 billion for the execution of various developmental projects across the state.

    The Commissioner for Information and Strategies, Mr Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Kano.

    He said that N364 million is earmarked for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Sabo Bakin Zuwo maternity hospital in Jakara.

    According to him, N294 million is for the general renovation of existing infrastructure at the School of Health Technology, Bebeji.

    The commissioner explained that N113 million is for the supply and installation of solar energy systems to five maternity facilities across the state.

    “We are spending over N 112 million for the Supply of Drugs and Consumables to Hasiya Bayero, Murtala Muhammad, and Yadakunya hospitals.

    He said that the sum of ₦272 million is for the renovation and rehabilitation of newly procured House at Zango Quarters, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.

    The commissioner said that the Supply of working materials to two newly renovated wards at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching hospital would gulp N128 million.

    Waiya said N379 million will be used for the general renovation and construction of an additional facility at the Zakirai Primary Health Care Centre.

    He said that the council also approved the sum of N 310 million for the settlement for the Supply of 120,000 litres of diesel and 17,000 litres of PMS in February 2025.

    The commissioner further said that the rehabilitation of five mini earth dams in Madobi, Gwarzo, Garun Malam, Kibiya and  Ajingi would cost  N169 million.

    In addition to the approvals for capital projects, the Council also considered and approved a policy matter of significant fiscal relevance.

    The commissioner said that the Council ratified the 2025 Proposed Supplementary and Amendment Budget to the tune of ₦889.277, reflecting an upward adjustment of ₦169.522 over the originally approved budget of ₦719.755.

    “The supplementary appropriation is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the government to deliver on its core mandates and emerging obligations.

    “The council has directed the immediate transmission of the proposed supplementary budget to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative action and passage into law,“he said.

  • Delta govt dismisses Isoko exclusion claims with 53 projects

    Delta govt dismisses Isoko exclusion claims with 53 projects

    The Delta State Government has dismissed claims of the Isoko Nation being sidelined in recent infrastructure approvals by the State Executive Council (EXCO), describing the allegations as misleading and not reflective of the administration’s equitable development agenda.

    In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the state government reaffirmed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has continued to prioritize infrastructure development, healthcare, and education across all parts of Delta State, including the Isoko axis.

    Aniagwu emphasized that contrary to the claims, the Isoko Nation has benefited immensely from the administration’s MORE Agenda, with over fifty-three (53) strategic projects either completed, ongoing, or approved across Isoko North and Isoko South local government areas.

    He said the projects cut across road infrastructure, internal road networks in rural and urban communities, healthcare upgrades, and significant interventions in tertiary education.

    Among key road projects being delivered in Isoko North are the construction and rehabilitation of the Emevor-Ivrogbo-Orogun Road (Phases I and II), the rehabilitation of the impacted section of the Ellu-Aradhe Road, and the construction of Urueode internal roads in Ofagbe. Akiewhe-Amiere-IDU Secretariat Road has also been rehabilitated, alongside the construction of Evemawoma Ogoma and Onome streets in Otor-Igho.

    Others include the construction of Ogoruba, Eduje Matthew, and Enaruvbe streets in Otor-Igho; Otekpo Road in Ellu; and the extensive rehabilitation of the Ekiugbo-Iyede/Oghara-Iyede/Emevor Old Road with four newly constructed spurs. Construction of internal roads in Iyede, Iwride-Iyede, and Aradhe-Idoni-Ovrode is presently ongoing.

    In Isoko South, numerous internal roads have been constructed across Oleh, Olomoro, Irri, Aviara, Okpolo-Enhwe, Emede, Igbide, Idheze, and Uzere. Some of the key projects include the Okpolo-Enhwe-Uwheru Road (Phase III), Ajuwawa Layout Roads in Uzere, Ojareda Enase Street in Irri, the Uruaka-Express Link Road in Emede, and the rehabilitation and overlay of the Edherie-Ase and Olomoro-Igbide roads.

    The administration has also reconstructed the failed bridge approaches along Umeh Road, rehabilitated sections of the Uzere-Asaba Ase Road, and executed road works on the Enuru/Ukoli access road and Ukoli-Uruabe-Egbo-Uzude-Enuru roads in Olomoro.

    In the education sector, the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, has witnessed extensive transformation, including the recruitment of 75 academic staff, successful accreditation of new courses, and the completion of key infrastructure such as the Vice Chancellor’s Lodge, Administrative Building, and new Faculty of Health Sciences.

    These interventions were complemented by the expansion of Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, to accommodate a new College of Medical Sciences.

    The health sector has also seen remarkable improvements, especially at the primary level. Renovation works have been carried out at Primary Healthcare Centres in Emevor, Oleh, Irri, Uruto, Ofagbe, Ellu, Iyede, Igbide, Okpe-Isoko, and Enhwe. These facilities are now better equipped to provide quality health services to rural populations.

    Furthermore, the establishment of the College of Health Technology in Ovrode and the equipping of the General Hospital in Ozoro demonstrate the government’s commitment to building sustainable healthcare infrastructure in the Isoko region.

    Mr. Aniagwu described these projects as tangible evidence of Governor Oborevwori’s determination to ensure balanced development across Delta State.

    “The records speak for themselves. From roads and schools to health infrastructure, the Isoko Nation has been a major beneficiary of this administration’s development blueprint. No ethnic group or region has been excluded,” he stated.

    He urged community leaders and residents to engage constructively and factually, noting that government welcomes feedback but will always respond with truth and transparency.

    “Development is continuous. We appeal to our Isoko brothers and sisters to acknowledge what has been done and work with government in identifying new priorities. We remain committed to a Delta that works for all,” Aniagwu added.

  • NDDC to inaugurate more projects before May 29 – MD

    NDDC to inaugurate more projects before May 29 – MD

    The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced plans to inaugurate some projects across the nine states of the Niger Delta region before May 29.

    Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the NDDC, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday that the inaugurations would form part of the activities to mark the President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office.

    He noted that the management and staff of the commission were currently working diligently to ensure timely delivery of projects ahead of the anniversary.

    “The Board and management of the NDDC are also making concerted efforts to address staff welfare needs in order to enable them to meet the target,” he stated.

    Ogbuku highlighted that the commission had made significant progress in road construction and mass electrification through the ‘Light Up the Niger Delta’ initiative.

    He added that the upcoming project inaugurations would complement those recently inaugurated in Abia, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States as part of the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

    “We are pleased to announce that another phase of project commissioning will commence this month (May), reinforcing NDDC’s commitment to regional development.

    “We therefore encourage all staff to remain dedicated to the commission’s mandate, as their contributions are vital to the advancement of the Niger Delta,” Ogbuku concluded.

  • Projects: Erring govt officials will be disciplined – Oborevwori warns

    Projects: Erring govt officials will be disciplined – Oborevwori warns

    Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration would not spare any government official who certifies uncompleted or poorly executed projects for payment.

    Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this at the retirement thanksgiving service of the Permanent Secretary/Accountant-General, Delta State Ministry of Finance, Mrs Joy Enwa, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba.

    He said his administration’s desire was to ensure Deltans got value for every project executed by the state government.

    The Governor disclosed that two engineers have been queried for issuing certificates for uncompleted projects.

    The Governor, who spoke on theme of the homily titled “The choice of a good name”, expressed delight at the message, adding that civil servants in the state should desist from actions that could jeopardise their careers.

    He said: “This message speaks loudly on what I have been doing in the past one week; the message is key to all our civil and public servants because a lot has been happening and I am happy for the choice of the topic.

    “All that the civil servants needed since I came into office I have done for them, what else do they need?

    “After fuel subsidy removal, we paid them transport allowance for three months, we paid promotion arrears of over N5.6 billion and we were also the first to pronounce and pay the New National Minimum Wage.”

    He added; “As I am standing here, I am very, very angry for what civil servants are doing. Two civil servants have been issued query for issuing certificates for jobs that have not been completed and payments made.

    “I know the ethics. Next week, I will announce their names, and we will look at it following due process. You know in this government, if you do well, space will be given to you to do more.”

    He congratulated Mrs Enwa on growing through the ranks to the echelon of her career, adding that, “the calibre of people that has come today to honour her on retirement is a clear testament to the fact that she did well in service.”

    In a sermon on “The Choice of a good name”, Bishop Diocese of Asaba, Rt. Rev’d Kingsley Obuh, charged everyone in a position of trust to embrace good name for posterity.

    While congratulating the chief celebrant, Mrs Joy Emuesiri Enwa, on her successful retirement as Accountant-General of the State and Permanent Secretary in the Delta State Civil Service, he called on her to keep radiating the good traits that endeared her to all while in service.

    He said a good name can be earned through honourable behaviour, godly wisdom, moral courage and personal integrity and reminded all that no position was permanent, hence the need to leave enviable legacies while in active service.

    Rt. Rev’d Obuh used the forum to commend Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his giant strides in all sectors and urged him to remain undaunted in pursuit of his MORE agenda.

    He advised Mrs Enwa to use the remaining years of her life for the service of God and humanity.

  • Overriding Public Interest: Delta warns against impeding govt projects

    Overriding Public Interest: Delta warns against impeding govt projects

    Delta State Government has cautioned citizens against impeding projects meant to serve the general public, saying such actions were illegal and constituted an abuse of the law.

    The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning in Effurun on Wednesday during an inspection of the DSC Roundabout Link Road to PTI Junction.

    According to him, “no citizen is bigger than the state; I learnt that a citizen has said a particular portion of the road that has been approved cannot be constructed because that is his private property.

    “I want to sound it to our people as a note of warning, that, to impede government project in the name of private property is an abuse of the law.

    “If your property is on the right of way and we know it is not a road, this administration has made it a point of duty to pay compensation for the use of such properties in the overriding public interest.

    “This project has an overriding public interest; if your property is in the right of way and your property has approval, the best we can do, as we have always done, is to give you compensation.

    “But to say you stop government officials from doing their job because you feel you are bigger than the government or you are bigger than the law is absolutely unacceptable.”

    Speaking further, he said; “so, we are constructing a drainage that would discharge all the water on this road. If you look at this place, it was originally a swamp.

    “Meanwhile, this place had all along been intended to be a road that should take traffic from the East-West Road to reduce the volume of traffic on DSC Roundabout and PTI Junction straight to the Eku highway.

    “We have come to see what the contractors are doing and I must express my displeasure at the poor quality of engineering work that I have observed here in this drainage.

    “In fact, as things stand, considering the volume of water that will be coming from the Julius Berger projects, the existing volume of water from the swamp.

    “What is being done here, therefore, necessitates that this drain be done according to the engineering specifications because the volume of water we will be dealing with is enormous.

    “However, on getting down here and measuring the distance between the reinforcements, we discovered that the contractor apparently did not pay attention to details.

    “So, I have instructed them to remove everything, start afresh and we will come back. They should not put the reinforcement until I have come to inspect what they have done to be sure that they have complied with the spacing as provided for in the Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation.”

  • We’re doing our best, utilising dry season to complete ongoing projects – Oborevwori

    We’re doing our best, utilising dry season to complete ongoing projects – Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was taking advantage of the dry season to complete some of its ongoing projects across the state.

    Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during an inspection of the Sector ‘A’ of the Ughelli-Asaba dualization project at Km 77 in Aradhe, Isoko North local government area of the state.

    The Governor urged contractors to take advantage of the dry season to achieve some milestones on their projects.

    He said, “First and foremost, we are not playing with the dry season that has started and we are urging all our contractors to utilise the dry season to deliver on their projects.

    “For us, this dry season is all work and more work. We just finished Beneku bridge inspection and we are now here in Sector “A” of the Ughelli-Asaba road dualization project.

    On the issue of the risk of vehicular accidents happening because of the smoothness of the road, Governor Oborevwori appealed to motorists to exercise caution and observe all traffic rules to safeguard their lives and vehicles.

    The governor added, “The road is very smooth, and the people are happy accessing the road. We know that by the time they finish this 139-kilometer road, it will serve these towns and villages.

    “So, we are very happy with the progress of work and the good news is that they promised to finish this road between now and April.”

    Oborevwori said that many projects had been completed but yet to be commissioned, noting that the most important thing was that the people were now making use of the projects.

    “There are many roads that have been completed, but we’re not commissioning them, yet they are already using them.

    “Like the Adagbrasa Road has been completed. The Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, have been completed and they are using them. So, at a convenient time for us, we’ll commission some of those projects.

    “The total stretch of this road is 139km; so, it’s a huge project, in fact, one of the biggest projects that we have ever embarked on in this state.

    “It’s a big project that serves different communities and different towns. It is the only gateway from Wari to Asaba; so, it’s very important to all of us.”

    On the Beneku bridge linking Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East local government areas, Governor Oborevwori expressed displeasure with the finishing, describing the aesthetics as poor.

    He pointed out, “The last time we came for inspection, some of the things we observed, been done. But I’m not satisfied with the work, because the finishing is very poor.

    “We know the bridge is solid, but the aesthetics is really bad. The finishing is very bad. This is not the kind of work I really need.

     

    “So, I have spoken to the commissioner and also the engineer. They should see what they can do to make all these corrections before we commission the project.

    “I have given the contractor enough time. This is a project I was supposed to commission about two months ago. We have paid 95%; so, we are not owing them.

    “As it is today, we are not owing the contractor. It is for the contractor to deliver on the 5% that is left which is very, very key.

    “But I will not even say 5% because of the wearing course; what is left is 40% of the wearing course.

    “The aesthetics is not good. So, giving them time is not the issue now and I believe that I need to talk with the contractor. I will send for the contractor to explain why the finishing is poor.

    “The issue of the finishing is not good because this is a bridge we need to celebrate because this particular bridge is very dear to the people of this area.”

    Oborevwori recalled, “Over the years, they used pontoon to cross trucks, other vehicles and the rest. In 2019, we passed through the pontoon, too. Today, I am happy that you can drive across which is the beauty of it.

    “This bridge is of great economic importance to the people here; it is one big project that the people of this particular area appreciate so much.

    “We know some people will not be happy for this particular bridge because they were getting money and extorting people but now there’s no more extortion.

    “People can pass here freely, before now you see companies bringing materials here; whatever they charged was what you will pay but now who do you want to charge when there is a free road?

    “It is a free road you don’t pay anything to pass this road; it’s free. So, it’s very important to them. They are already using the bridge just, that the aesthetics are not too okay but they will put some finishing touches to enable us commission the bridge.”

  • Oborevwori expresses concern over abandoned NDDC projects in Delta

    Oborevwori expresses concern over abandoned NDDC projects in Delta

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has expressed concern over the abandonment of multiple projects belonging to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)  in the state and South-South region.

    Oborevwori made the complaint on Friday, when the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Sam Ogbuku, and his management team visited him at the Government House, Asaba.

    He, however,  pledged his administration’s commitment to partner the commission on infrastructure and socio-economic development of the state.

    He lauded Ogbuku for his innovations geared toward making the commission more transparent and accountable to the people of the region.

    The governor called for stakeholders’ engagements to enable the commission to align its development plans with the needs of the people.

    “I know you are competent and I know what you are doing, but I want to say something because I am a realist.

    “When I came in, there were some projects that the NDDC was doing that they were unable to complete.

    “There are abandoned projects and I am happy that you mentioned them here.

    “We have completed some of those projects and also the Bomadi Road, there is one of the bridges there, we went and did it; that was last year.

    “And even when you are talking about the Sector C2, which is from Ughelli to Asaba, it is a federal road but we are doing it.

    “The DSC and Effurun Roundabouts are all federal roads but we are doing them.

    “We engaged Julius Berger for those projects because we are the ones using the roads even though they are federal roads,” he said.

    The governor further said: “The issue of partnership is very key.

    “Not only to partner with the multi-nationals but also partnership with the state is very good.

    “When NDDC is on the same page with the governors of the Niger Delta, we will be able to plan and see what you want to do.

    “So, when we are doing our budgets, we will know what to budget for.

    “Not that we budget for something and the NDDC will also budget for the same thing; it becomes a problem.”

    The governor recalled incidents where the state had to intervene on roads already awarded to a contractor by the NDDC.

    “They removed the signpost of Delta State and put their own and took pictures.

    “If we partner, there is no way they can go and collect the money

    “So, I will also let you know that any of these projects that we are going to intervene, we will write to you and no contractor will collect money for job not done,” Oborevwori said.

    He charged the commission to engage in effective monitoring of its projects to ensure that the people got value for their money.

    Earlier, Ogbuku said he was in the state to discuss issues of mutual benefits to NDDC and the Delta Government.

    He said that Delta, being the largest oil-producing state in the country, should have a large chunk of the recently passed NDDC budget.

    According to him, the commission’s management is building a transformative and transparent organisation that would be accountable to the people of the region.

    He called for partnership among the State Government, Commission and Chevron for the construction of the Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and bridges.

    He said that when the roads and bridges would be completed, they would help improve the economy of Delta State.

  • Senate to probe abandoned projects in Nigeria

    Senate to probe abandoned projects in Nigeria

    The Senate on Thursday constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the number of abandoned projects in the country.

    This followed the adoption of a motion by Sen.Jimoh Ibrahim (APC- Ondo)on the need to look into the 11, 856 mega projects abandoned by the Federal Government.

    Presenting the motion, Ibrahim said that in 2011, former President Goodluck Jonathan set up a Presidential Committee on abandoned projects in Nigeria.

    He said the committee visited the 36 states in Nigeria and identified 11,866 projects abandoned since Nigeria’s independence.

    He said that the reports indicated that 63 per cent of the entire projects since independence were abandoned.

    He said that even when a project was successfully delivered, it usually presented an overrun of about 40 per cent, with most delivered projects recording 10 per cent underperformance.

    Ibrahim said that the 63 per cent of projects abandoned in Nigeria was worse than any country under comparison.

    “The abandonment of the project is of significant concern because of project costs which constitute a significant part of the GDP. ”

    He said what was key was need to look inward at the infrastructure development as Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) declined from 8.8billon dollars in 2011 to 3.3 billion dollars in 2019.

    He said that government had the responsibility to set up a professional system that would deliver the critical value from major infrastructure development for its citizens .

    He said that for 66 per cent projects to be abandoned since 1960 was nothing less than a calamity that reduced Nigeria”s pride as a ‘Giant of Africa.

    He said that projects like the National Library, Lagos Badagry Express Road, Calabar Power Plant, Zungery Dam, Mambilla site, Otiukpo Dam, Nigeria Satellite, Nitel, Calabar sea Port, Abuja mass housing project to mention but few has remained abandoned till date.

    He said project abandonment was a syndrome of national development particularly when it was centred on basic infrastructure as over 66 per cent of ghe government projects had been abandoned since Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

    In his contribution, Sen. Orji Kalu (APC -Abia) said Nigeria cannot industrialise without steel production.

    “We should face steel production, If we don’t face it, we are wasting our time,if you check our debt repayment, it is coming on this project.

    “Why would Nigeria be suffering on what ought to have been done? We are supposed to convert that our money and build these industries for debt repayment on them and save the the interest we pay.

    “We should appeal to President Bola Tinubu, may be in 2026, 2027 budgets, we dedicate it to all these industries.

    ”They are our own. If we do not do it we will not move forward,” he said.

    Sen. Isah Jibrin(APC -Kogi) said the abandoned projects should be properly profiled and the viable ones be sold to bring return on investment.

    The Senate also in its resolution recommended appropriate actions to be taken to reduce project abandonment in Nigeria and how most of the projects can be recovered.

    President of Senate Godswill Akpabio in his remarks urged the committee to turn in its report in one month.

  • ICPC begins tracking of 111 constituency projects in Lagos

    ICPC begins tracking of 111 constituency projects in Lagos

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced tracking of 111 constituency projects in Lagos.

    The Resident Anti-corruption Commission Coordinator in Lagos, Mr Kabir Elelu, told NAN in Lagos on Tuesday that the monitoring team commenced the exercise on Monday.

    According to him, the team will visit all the local government offices in Lagos State for the exercise.

    Elelu said that the tracking would focus on constituency projects, executive projects, and captive funds.

    The commission says it will commence tracking of 1,932 constituency projects, valued at N500 billion in 26 states.

    Its spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, made the disclosure in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.

    She said the objectives of the exercise included improved service delivery to the people by investigating fraudulent procurement practices in the award of public contracts.

    Others are to ensure full execution of all public funded projects; execution to specification of all projects funded by government and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

    “It is also to ensure that government gets value for monies spent on projects,” she said.

  • President Tinubu to commission projects at Unilorin

    President Tinubu to commission projects at Unilorin

    The authorities of University of Ilorin, Unilorin say President Bola Tinubu, the institution’s Visitor, will on Oct. 23 commission some projects its administration recently completed.

    Mr Kunle Akogun, the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, highlighting the institution’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies.

    “Both the graduates of the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic sessions will be receiving their First degrees, Postgraduate degrees and Diplomas.

    “The programme is full of ceremonies over three days, holding at the university’s Main Auditorium from Friday to Oct. 23,” he said.

    Akogun stated that the ceremonies begin on Friday with a Special Jumaat Service, followed by an Inter-denominational Church Service on Sunday.

    The Unilorin spokesperson explained that some of the highlights of the event include the presentation of a drama titled “Jeong Do-Jeon (The Clash of Power)”.

    ”It is a Korean drama written by Jung Hyun-min, and it will hold at the Performing Arts Theatre of the university.

    “A major highlight of the ceremonies is the Convocation Lecture to be delivered by Nigerian U.S.-based Professor of History, Tayo Falola, on Friday.

    “The distinguished Historian who lectures at the Department of History, University of Texas at Austin in the U.S. will be speaking on “Modernity, Modernisation and Values”.

    “This will be followed immediately by the graduation of the 2020/2021 final year students of four-year and five-year academic programmes at the same venue,” he said.

    Akogun stated further that Saturday would be the Convocation Day II for the conferment of degrees and honours on all the 2021/2022 final year students of four-year and five-year academic programmes.

    He added that Oct. 23 there will be the “grand finale” with the graduation of the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 six-year programmes as well as Postgraduate students.

    Akogun assured that the authorities of the University would leave no stone unturned to ensure the events went hitch free.