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OUR COMMENDATIONS TO ALIKO DANGOTE AND CALL ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR LOCAL REFINERIES
OUR COMMENDATIONS TO ALIKO DANGOTE AND CALL ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR LOCAL REFINERIES
By Our Reporter
On behalf of the people of the South South geopolitical zone, I would like to begin by extending my very big congratulations and commendation to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON on the successful completion of the Dangote Refinery and the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) 3rd September 2024 and the commencement of supply to the entire country starting from 15th October, 2024.
It is clear to all Nigerians that Alhaji Dangote’s pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation have once again positioned Nigeria on the global stage. At my age, I am unable to go physically to visit the refinery. However, going by all the information, the impact of this project on our nation’s energy security, employment, and economic development will be felt for generations to come.
There is no doubt that this significant milestone will greatly boost the Nigerian economy by increasing domestic production, reducing reliance on imports, and creating thousands of jobs for our young people. If things go well as we are told, the shame and pain of long queues at filling stations will soon become a thing of the past.
Even as I wait for Aliko Dangote to establish similar presence through projects in the Niger Delta, I also take this avenue to commend him for his continued works of philanthropy, including the distribution of rice to all parts of Nigeria.
I urge all other entrepreneurs like him to show similar commitment to our national development and upliftment of our people.
Let me also extend my congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under whose leadership this remarkable achievement has been realized. I urge Mr. President to continue supporting this laudable effort and all similar projects in the national oil and gas industry. Especially, there must be regular access to enough crude oil to service this 650, 000 barrels per day refinery and all other new ones. In addition to this, the regime of pricing must not inflict more suffering on Nigerians. In most countries of the world, certain goods which they produce are easily affordable to their citizens. President Tinubu, this must not be different here in Nigeria.
Let me also remind Mr. President, that this is also an opportunity to reopen the policy of creating of Modular Refineries in the Niger Delta to compliment the Dangote Refinery. This policy of Modular Refineries is one that was already endorsed by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, with a promise to create a Special Fund.
I once more convey my heartfelt congratulations on this remarkable achievement to all Nigerians as national pride returns to us after nearly 30 years of importing all petroleum products. Again, we wish President Tinubu, Alhaji Dangote, and their entire teams involved in this groundbreaking project continued success and look forward to seeing its positive impact on our nation.
Congratulations once again!
OUR COMMENDATIONS TO ALIKO DANGOTE AND CALL ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR LOCAL REFINERIES
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China Calls on Developed Countries to Mop Up Their Climate Troubles
China Calls on Developed Countries to Mop Up Their Climate Troubles
By: Michael Mike
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai has called on developed countries to mop up climatic challenges they caused in developing countries, insisting that there is urgent need for them to take responsibility of international injustices especially regarding climate change.
He stated this in Abuja on Thursday at a “Seminar on Taking New Opportunities for China – Nigeria Cooperation in Deepening Reform in the New Era.”
Yu said it was unfair for developed nations to transfer the burden of developments on developing countries especially climate change and other challenges caused as a result of industrialisation.
The government envoy said China became among the top economies by adopting people centered approach and lifting 800 million people out of poverty over the past 70 years.
He further explained that his country achieved it development goals because it was open to all countries for exchange of ideas and that has been one of the major strengths the country had displayed to the world.
Yu said his country had adopted people centered approach to become relevant among the committee of nations by advocating stability among nations and in the last 70 years, it had never been to war with anyone.
He described China and Nigeria as strong partners that have been working towards the development of one another.
On his part, the head of department, political science and international relations, University of Abuja, Professor Sheriff Ibrahim, while giving a historical background on China’s development, recommended that Nigeria must be deliberate in its pursuit of development.
He noted that Nigeria has alot of good policies that require self decipline among leaders and followers to implement.
Another professor from the University of Abuja, Bibi Farouk decried that Nigeria has not grown to its commensurate capability because its leaders refused to develop the country’s infrastructure.
He said Nigeria and China need to look at technological development in its partnership agreement to help each other grow.
He advised that Nigeria should open its markets for China to enable it benefit from Chinese technology.
China Calls on Developed Countries to Mop Up Their Climate Troubles
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PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
By: Mamman Mohammed
PDP National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Iliya Damagum today led members of
the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party on a sympathy visit to Gov. Mai Mala Buni over the Mafa attack and flood in some parts of the state.
The chairman commended Gov. Buni for giving every citizen of the state a sense of belonging irrespective of political differences.
“I must appreciate you for giving everyone a sense of belonging and fulfillment, despite our political differences” he said.
Amb. Damagum said PDP shares the pain and trauma suffered by the people over the senseless killing of innocent people, and the hardships caused by the floods.
Similarly, former Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, paid a sympathy visit to the governor and prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Mafa attack and the floods.
He prayed to Allah to grant the departed souls Aljannatul Firdaus, and to console their families.
PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
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UPDATE ON PLEDGES AND ACTUAL RECEIPTS OF DONATIONS FOR MAIDUGURI RELIEF FUND AS OF WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
UPDATE ON PLEDGES AND ACTUAL RECEIPTS OF DONATIONS FOR MAIDUGURI RELIEF FUND AS OF WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
By: Michael Mike
The list of pledges and actual receipts of donations and support to the Government of Borno State from corporate entities, state governments, State and National Assembly members, individuals, and non-governmental organisations are detailed below.
Kindly note that not all amounts listed were credited to the Maiduguri Relief Fund for the Borno State Government. Similarly, details of the redeemed pledges of donations and material support will be announced in due course:
Note: Updates are given at the close of every day at 7:00 pm.
States
- Bauchi State = N250m
- Kebbi State = N200m
- Adamawa State =N50m
- Yobe State = N100m
- Kano State =N100m
- Gombe State =N100m
- Taraba State =Nn100m
- Katsina State =N100m
Organisations and Individuals
- Alhaji Aliko Dangote =N2b (N1b to donated to NEMA)
- Alhaji Aminu Dantata =N1.5b
- HE Atiku Abubakar =N100m
- HE Peter Obi =N50m
- North East Dev Commission =N3b
- Nigerian Senate = N54.5m
- House of Representatives = N100m
- People’s Democratic Party (PDP) =N25m
- Borno House of Assembly =N60m
- Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan =N50m
- Hon Zainab Gimba =N25m
- Ibrahim Abba Umar =N50m
- Sumaila Satumari = N20m
- Hon Mallam Gana Kareto =N10m
- Northern Senators Forum =N10m
- Senator Barau Jibril =N10m
- Hon Moh’d Abubakar Maifata =N50m
- Southern Borno =N200m
- Hon Zakariya Dikwa =N10m
- Al-Amanah Aid =N1m
- Hon Mohammed Imam =N50m
- HE Maina Ma’aji Lawan = N10m
- HE Ali Modu Sheriff = 100m
- Hon Dr Ali Bukar Dalori = N50m
- Sen MT Monguno = N50m
- Sen Kaka Shehu Lawan = N50m
- Hon Aliyu Betara = N100m
- Hon Abdulkadir Rahis = N25m
- Hon Ibrahim Abuna = N25m
- Hon Usman Zannah = N10m
- Hon Engr Bukar Talb = 10m
- Hon Yerima Lawan Kareto = N2m
- Abdussalam Kachallah = N100m
- Awari Usman Alkali = N20m
- Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC) = N50m
- Dan Nene Construction Company = N30m
- First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu =N500m
- Dauda Kahutu (Rara Ra) =N10m
- 27 Borno LGAs =N1.350b
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) =N10m
Non-Cash Donations
- North East Dev Commission = 20,000 bags of 25kg rice, 20,000 cartons of macaroni and 10,000 gallons of vegetable oil.
- Sumal Food Group, Ibadan = 50,000 loaves of bread and 5,000 cartons of biscuits.
- Nasarawa State Government = 2 trucks of rice, 2 trucks of spaghetti and 2 trucks of sugar.
- General Buba Marwa (Rtd) = 10 trucks load of fertiliser worth N120m.
- Hon Aminu Jaji (HOR) = 600 bags of rice
- Nigerian Society of Engineers, Borno State Chapter = 10,000 wrappers
- Engineer Usman Monguno = 10,000 wrappers
- Alhaji Abdulkadir Ali (Matrix Energy) = Asirted food items worth N120m
- National Agency for Great Green Wall = 80 bags of 25kg rice, 30 cartons of 4.5l groundnut oil, 30 cartons of Macaroni, 30 cartons of spaghetti, 60 kerosene stoves, 73 big-size pots, 180 mats, 175 plastic chairs, 600 rubber buckets, 578 bowls, 78 mortar and pestle, 32 praying mats, 100-foot mats, 250 rubber and plastic trays, 256 bathroom slippers, 700 rubber cups, 353, stainless plates, 409 rubber plates, 291 ablation kettles, 192 aprons, 96 hand towels and 433 spoons.
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) = 400kg of used clothes.
UPDATE ON PLEDGES AND ACTUAL RECEIPTS OF DONATIONS FOR MAIDUGURI RELIEF FUND AS OF WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
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