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Zulum joins Tinubu at groundbreaking of 1,350 megawatts power plant in Gwagwalada  

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… Tinubu commends Zulum’s performance in Borno 

By: Michael Mike

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday laid foundation stone for the establishment of 1,350 megawatts Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (GIPP) Project sited in Gwagwalada area council of the FCT. 

The project is being carried out through a partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited, China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and General Electric (GE).  

The event had in attendance Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum who was there in honour of Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer of  NNPC, Ltd. Mele Kyari hails from Borno State. 

Also at the event were Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives who represented the speaker, Deputy Governor of Nassarawa State who represented his Governor, the chinese ambassador to Nigeria and stakeholders from ministries of power, and petroleum and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. There were traditional rulers of Gwagwalada and Zuba amongst other stakeholders. 

President Tinubu in his remarks which has already been copiously reported by the presidency’s media team, also took time to praise Governor Zulum. 

Tinubu said he was happy that the Borno Governor attended the groundbreaking as his presence meant representation of a tier of Government. 

The President also commended Zulum’s performance since becoming Governor of Borno State. 

Before the president’s speech, permanent secretary of the FCT, Mr Olusade Adesola gave a welcoming address. 

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari gave overview of the Gwagwalada Independent Power Project including scope and overall objectives. 

Permanent secretary, ministry of petroleum, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda delivered the vote of thanks. 

The Gwagwalada Independent Power Project, “was necessitated by the need for delivering gas towards additional power generation capacity in Nigeria. Gas supply to the Plant shall be through the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline which is currently at its advanced stages of construction. The GIPP’s fuel requirements will be satisfied under a long-term Gas Sales, Purchase and Aggregation Agreement with Shell Petroleum Development Company Joint Venture (SPDCJV).”

“The GIPP project consists up of three power train blocks of 450MW each. Each block will include two General Electric (GE) GT132 gas turbine generators, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), one steam turbine electric generator, one direct air-cooling condenser, balance of plant equipment and a black start diesel generator.”

“On completion, the GIPP Project will generate an average of 10.3 million Megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity per year for sale to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PIc (NBET). The sales of the generated power will be through Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the NBET to distribution companies (Discos) under long-term agreements, and direct sale to major off-takers.”

“China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) will construct the project under a turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) contract. The GIPP Project will be operated by an experienced company with proven track record under an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. GE will be engaged for the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) that will include ongoing guarantees of availability, heat rate, and output.”

“Projected gross revenues within the first ten years is expected to be around USD 700-800 million per year.”

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120 Nigerian returnees get skills, empowerment

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By: Michael Mike

The RECONNECT Project (Reintegration and Empowerment for Connecting and Nurturing Opportunities of Vulnerable Populations and Returning Migrants) have graduated in Abuja 120 persons, mostly Nigerian returnees from unfortunate trips outside of the country.

The three-month skill acquisition programme is designed to make them self-reliant and employers of labour.

The project, according to the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, has supported the economic and social reintegration of vulnerable groups, including returned migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities (PWDs), and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) through vocational training and business start-up support.

Mamedu, speaking at a graduation ceremony of the project sponsored by International Organisation for Migration (IOM), German Development Cooperation (GIZ), and GOPA in collaboration with

the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), said in total, 400 individuals across the three locations of Abuja, Lagos and Benin have been trained in market-driven skills such as fashion design, hairdressing, catering and hotel management, baking and confectionery, textile and adire making, and shoemaking.

He said. “Today, we celebrate not only the completion of a training programme for the one hundred participants in Abuja but also the beginning of new ventures, new livelihoods, and hope for these Nigerians.”

He added that: “Over the past few months, participants have undergone intensive hands-on training and entrepreneurial development through the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) module which is an essential component that prepares them not only to work but to lead, innovate, and create opportunities for others.

“The RECONNECT Project goes beyond reintegration. It embodies the fight against poverty and inequality. By strengthening the capacity of young Nigerians with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge, we are contributing to tackling the structural causes of poverty and unemployment. We are building resilience, strengthening livelihoods, and giving people the tools to reclaim their dignity.”

Mamedu said: “As we celebrate you today, we also call on the Federal Government to create better conditions for our young people, conditions that foster opportunity, dignity, and hope. No Nigerian should feel compelled to risk their life through irregular migration in search of survival. The solution lies in empowerment, education, and inclusive development.”

The Federal Commissioner of the NCFRMI, Aliyu Tijani Ahmed, who presented certificates to the graduating returnees, charged them to remain in the country.

“I am sure after your graduation, we will not find any of you on the street begging because of the training that you have received. And also, the starter fund that you received to start your business.

“This is all about integration. This is all about empowerment. You have to put your commitment into putting this trade into action.

“Please remain in Nigeria. Please be part of this country. The government is changing, and our life system is also changing positively in Nigeria today. “

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Three cows poisoned, one suspect arrested in Odeda

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By: Zagazola Makama

A 60-year-old cattle owner, Abubakar Umoru of Olokemeji Village in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, has reported the death of three of his cows allegedly poisoned by suspected farm workers.

Umoru said his cattle, valued at about N3 million, died after consuming cassava tubers laced with a grey powdery substance believed to be poison along a farm path near the property of one Sunday Sanni.

He alleged that two of Sanni’s farm workers, including one known as “Yellow,” had earlier assaulted his son, Abu Abubakar, and inflicted machete cuts on six of his cows before the poisoning incident.

Following the complaint, one of the suspects was arrested, while efforts are ongoing to track down the two accomplices who are currently at large.

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

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Herdsman loses two cows in suspected attack in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected hoodlums from Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa have allegedly attacked a herdsman and killed two of his cows in the bush near Labau, Wuroyanka District of Shelleng LGA.

The victim, identified as Shehu Alhaji Yakubu Babare, was said to be rearing his cattle when the assailants struck on Wednesday afternoon.

His father, Alhaji Yakubu Babare, reported the incident, saying the attackers fled before help could arrive.

In response, security operatives and local hunters visited the scene, while reinforcements from nearby areas were deployed to prevent further violence.

A stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 26 to address the incident, as discreet investigations continue.

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