KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 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...

BORROWING TREND 'CANNOT CONTINUE UNCHECKED'- AKPABIO. (PHOTO).


BORROWING TREND ‘cannot continue unchecked’- AKPABIO 

 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio says the country’s current trends of borrowing cannot be allowed to continue uncontrolled.

Senator Akpabio made the remark at the opening of a five-day interactive session on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), with all Generating Revenue Agencies of Government.

According to the Senate President, conscious efforts must be made to reduce budget deficits, which can be achieved by increasing revenue generation.

He, consequently, urged the Stakeholders to think of Short-term measures to reduce the impact of Petroleum Subsidy removal on Nigerians.

Senator Sani Musa, the Chairman of the joint committee, said the meeting would give the lawmakers the opportunity to scrutinise the document to ensure that all sources of revenue are increased.

According to Senator Musa, MTEF and Strategy paper for 2024-2026 must be scrutinised to ensure that it becomes a workable document to lift Nigeria out of the current economic situation.

“Our role as legislators in shaping the MTEF/FSP is not only a constitutional obligation but a moral imperative to our constituents who look to us for guidance and leadership in safeguarding their economic interests,” he said.

“We must engage in thorough and unbiased deliberations, focusing on the welfare of the Nigerian people,” he declared.

“It is only through collaboration and consensus-building that we can develop fiscal policies that are robust, equitable, and conducive to sustainable economic growth. The challenges ahead are formidable, but our resolve is stronger,” the senator insisted.

He assured his colleagues that the finance committee would continue with its investigation, targetting the blocking all leakages , curtailing frivolous expenditures by MDAs and boosting government revenue.


 

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