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Power: Minister Tasks Nigerian Engineers On Power For Industrial Devt …Says 4000MW Unacceptable
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has charged local engineers to up their game in the task of ensuring power sufficiency and efficiency to boost economic and industrial growth in the country in line with the current administration’s Renewed Hope agenda by harnessing the rich human and material resources.
Adelabu stated this at the weekend while addressing a visiting delegation of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), led by the President, Engr Tasiu Sa’ad Gidari-Wudil, to the ministry, a statement made available to newsmen courtesy of the Minister’s aide said.
The Minister who stressed the need to give the power sector adequate attention, said there is no transformed economy throughout the world that did not put power as a priority.
“Nigeria is a nation with population of over 220 million, generating only 4000 megawatt, this calls for adequate collaboration as new confidence is being reposed on this new administration for sustainable and adequate power supply.
He stated that one of the major crises Nigeria experiences is not being able to produce what is consumed thereby depending on other parts of the world as a consuming economy.
“A large percentage of what we consume as a nation is imported and any country desirous of transformation should eschew such scenario,” he said.
While charging the NSE to throw its weight in the power sector in order to achieve its much desired goal of adequate and stable quality power supply, the Minister said one of the major challenges the country faces in moving forward stems from the inability to synergise.
“Nigeria needs abundance of power supply and the challenge doesn’t lie on any other institution than the Nigerian Society of Engineers,”Adelabu said.
Earlier, the President of the NSE, Engr Gidari-Wudil, said the society will put all expertise and operational arsenal at its disposal to help the ministry achieve its mandate.
Acquainting the Minister with recent developments within the society, Gidari-Wudil explained that the core mandate of NSE is to make meaningful contributions to the development and advancement of technology through collaboration and linkages.
He said power is the bedrock of manufacturing, and for Nigeria to survive as a country, there is need to support local manufacturers otherwise Nigeria will continue to be a consumer nation.
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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