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Bauchi Metropolis Requires N900m For Water Annually – MD
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
A substantial sum of over N900 million is being spent annually as operations costs by the Bauchi State government for the supply of potable water to residents of Bauchi metropolis and environs, the Managing Director of Bauchi Water and Sewerage Corporation, Engr. Aminu Aliyu Gital has said.
Gital who disclosed this in Bauchi at a Town Hall meeting between trade associations and the Water Corporation while making a presentation on the cost of water supply in Bauchi metropolis said the objective of the meeting was to sensitized water users in the metropolis on the need to pay their water rates towards complementing government’s effort for a sustainable, effective and efficient service delivery to the people.
Engr Gital said that the cost of treating and supplying potable water to the public are divided into two components of capital and operational costs.
“Capital cost is the cost that takes care of infrastructure, treatment plant, reservoirs, pipes vehicles, among others, while the operating cost involves cost of alum, soda ash, chlorine gas, chlorine powder, electricity, salaries and other miscellaneous expenses”, he explained.
Gital said that already government has shouldered the capital cost by providing the infrastructures and machineries for the treatment of the water.
Accordingly, the state policy on water and sanitation had clearly stated that “Operating cost should be borne by the customers through the payment of water rates”.
The managing director also explained that the corporation sent bills to customers on monthly bases to the tune of N20 Million and that the corporation hardly realizes N3 Million from the bills that were sent out.
“If you compare the over N80 million operations costs the corporations incurs monthly and the N3 million revenue it generates (that is on a good day), there is a gap of about N77 Million monthly”, he added.
The town hall meeting attracted participants from trade associations that include Carwash, Block makers, Bakers, Water Tankers, Public toilets operators, Sachets Water operators, Restaurant operators and Laundry operators.
According to some participants, the meeting had given them an insight into what the Corporation spent in providing water to the public, and assured that they will henceforth pay their water rates as at when due.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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