KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).
Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...
Acting President,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called on industries operating in the country to adopt backward integration and import substitution policy in their operations,in order to reduce cost of production and maximise profit.Speaking during the tour and Line Commissioning of Procter and Gamble factory in Agbara,Ogun State,the VP specifically urged them to reduce importation of raw materials and locally source them.He challenged the business community to key into the plans of the government by introducing a huge portion of the local content in their production as this will guarantee their viability and security in their host communities.Osinbajo,who commended the company's efforts in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility,especially on their safety water initiative and hygiene,appealed to them to do mor as they ae expected to invest in the development of the community they operate.Earlier in his speech,Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun revealed that Ogun State has attracted the largest Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria,noting that this is a testimonial of the ease of doing business in the state.Restating that the State government would fix the Atan-Lusada-Agbara road,he asked the companies in the axies to invest part of their profit on the project.Amosun also reiterated the call by Osinbajo on companies operating in the state to source their raw materials locally,in order to reduce production cost and maximise profit.He assured that his administration would continue to create conductive environment for business to strive,advising the industries to collaborate with the state government in the development of the model schools,vocational and technical colleges and invest in the training of young people,so as to produce employable workforce for investors in the state.In his welcome address,Managing Director of Procter and Gamble,Mr George Nassar appreciated the efforts of the Federal Government and Ogun State in particular,for their efforts in the ease of doing business in the country.More photos below.
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