ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES. (PHOTO).

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 ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around Abuja to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies, Urging residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine without anxiety. In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the minister assures that proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and property. The minor earth tremor was noticed on Tuesday, August 4th at 11am in the Federal Capital Territory by the Nigerian Geological survey Agency.

ABIA GOVT DISTRIBUTES 53 TRANSFORMERS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES TO BOOST ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.(PHOTO).


 Abia Govt Distributes 53 Transformers to Rural Communities to Boost Electricity Supply


The Abia State Government has begun distributing 53 newly procured transformers to various communities across the state to enhance electricity supply.


According to a statement from Divine Nwankwo, Head of the Information Department at Government House, Umuahia, the first batch was allocated to 11 communities on Tuesday.


Governor Alex Otti, represented by the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechukwu Monday, described the initiative as part of his administration’s commitment to ensuring reliable electricity, a crucial factor for industrialization and economic growth in Abia.


He emphasized that the beneficiaries were selected on a "first come, first served" basis and urged community leaders to safeguard the transformers from vandalism, as they were funded by taxpayers' money.


Speaking on behalf of the benefiting communities, Eze Innocent Ezeala of the Ibe Uzo Amawom – Oboro community in Ikwuano LGA expressed gratitude to the governor, praising the initiative as a significant step in the state’s development. He also commended the transparent process, stating that no bribes were required to secure the transformers.


Some of the first-phase beneficiaries include Umuogo in Umuahia South LGA, Amaegbuato-Nkpa in Bende LGA, Okpuala/Umuelenwa in Isiala Ngwa North LGA, and Atani Abam in Arochukwu LGA, among others.


Government officials present at the event included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power and Public Utilities, Nwanyịeze Otum.

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