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Ogun pays N500m counterpart fund to tackle gully erosion – FG

The National Project Coordinator of Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Ayuba Yalaks, has said the Ogun State government is fully ready to tackle gully erosion and has paid a counterpart fund contribution of N500m. Yalaks stated that the fund is one of the major criteria to assessing support fund from European
Ogun pays N500m counterpart fund to tackle gully erosion – FG

The National Project Coordinator of Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Ayuba Yalaks, has said the Ogun State government is fully ready to tackle gully erosion and has paid a counterpart fund contribution of N500m.

Yalaks stated that the fund is one of the major criteria to assessing support fund from European Investment Bank for approved intervention sites, NEWMAP-EIB.

He spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta, while assessing the level of preparedness and readiness of the state.

DAILY POST reports that the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) in company of the Ogun State Project Management Unit (SPMU) led by the National Project Coordinator inspected the Makalewo and Olorunsogo gully sites, both in Ijebu Ode, the Ojumele gully site in Sagamu and Ishakale gully site in Ado – Odo, Ota local government area of the state amongst others.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the inspection exercise, Yalaks said the state is fully prepared to start operations and assured that the federal government and development partners would provide financial and technical support.

Receiving the team on behalf of the state governor, the Chief Economic Adviser to the governor who doubles as the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo and his counterparts from the Ministries of Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya and Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, appreciated the team for the visit, disclosing that the payment of the counterpart funds demonstrated the state’s commitment to helping protect its citizens from the devastating effects of erosion and flooding.

On his part, the State Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, Ismail Adenuga, explained that the main goal of the visit and the inspection tour was to evaluate the extent of the erosion’s damage and its effects on the environment, communities while providing

long-term solution for the identified sites.

Meanwhile, some residents of the affected areas identified as Messrs Olubajo, Banuso Oyeyinka, Kayode Bello and Funmilayo Egbeleye, begged the government to find lasting solution by properly releasing the floodwaters into appropriate streams to prevent loss of lives and property.

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Zulum leads N’East govs to Tinubu, demands urgent completion of 17 roads, oil exploration

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, led governors from the North East to a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting focused on key infrastructure and economic concerns in the region, including the completion of 17 major road projects and the resumption of oil exploration at Kolmani
Zulum leads N’East govs to Tinubu, demands urgent completion of 17 roads, oil exploration

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, led governors from the North East to a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting focused on key infrastructure and economic concerns in the region, including the completion of 17 major road projects and the resumption of oil exploration at Kolmani and Lake Chad frontier wells.

The governors present were Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Bala Muhammad (Bauchi), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa) and Agbu Kefas (Taraba).

Zulum, who chairs the North East Governors’ Forum, urged the president to prioritise the roads, including Kano–Maiduguri Road, Port Harcourt–Jos–Bauchi–Maiduguri Railway line, Bama–Mubi–Yola Road, Wukari–Jalingo–Yola Road, Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Damaturu Road, Damaturu–Geidam Road, Gombe–Potiskum–Damaturu–Biu Road, Maiduguri–Monguno–Baga Road and Maiduguri–Ngala–Bama–Banki Road, among others.

He stressed that completing the projects would boost trade, agriculture, and security across the six states of the region.

The governors also requested renewed federal support for oil exploration in Kolmani and Lake Chad, which they said would help diversify the region’s economy and create jobs.

In his response, President Tinubu assured the delegation of his administration’s commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps and economic development in the North East.

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2027: Southeast votes for Tinubu will shock Nigerians, Obi doesn’t matter – Shittu

Immediate past Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says Southeast votes for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections will shock Nigerians. The former Minister also stated that the much-discussed “Obi factor” will not affect the outcome. Shittu said this on Wednesday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme
2027: Southeast votes for Tinubu will shock Nigerians, Obi doesn’t matter – Shittu

Immediate past Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says Southeast votes for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections will shock Nigerians.

The former Minister also stated that the much-discussed “Obi factor” will not affect the outcome.

Shittu said this on Wednesday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television.

“And today, if you know the amount of votes that will be coming from even the South East for APC, you’ll be shocked,” he said.

The Oyo-born politician also stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, was gaining ground in the region, pointing to the influence of a key figure of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, whom he credited with swaying sentiment in favour of Tinubu.

“Even the people from the South East, with the efforts of people like Dave Umahi and so many others, a lot of people are getting convinced to come the Tinubu route,” Shittu added.

Shittu dismissed the notion that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, would remain a factor in the region.

“It doesn’t matter. What is important is for Tinubu to win. Even if to win by 10 votes, I can assure you that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going to win,” he stated.

2027: Southeast votes for Tinubu will shock Nigerians, Obi doesn’t matter – Shittu