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Gombe Signs MoU with Chinese Firm for 100 Megawatt Solar Energy Project
Gombe Signs MoU with Chinese Firm for 100 Megawatt Solar Energy Project
” We’re Taking Advantage of New Enacted Electricity Act to Generate, Distribute Our Own Electricity “, Governor Inuwa Yahaya
Gombe State Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm renowned for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, for the provision of a 100 Megawatt solar energy plant, as part of measures to enhance energy self-sufficiency in the state.
This agreement was signed following recent engagements between Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and top executives of China Railway 18th Bureau Group in China.
Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Sanusi Ahmad Pindiga signed on behalf of Gombe State Government, while the Group Managing Director, Wan Lian Yu, signed for his company.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, speaking at the signing event at the Government House, Gombe, spoke on the importance of local power generation in driving economic growth and addressing frequent power outages.
“I am happy that today, we are hosting the management of the China 18th Bureau here in Gombe as a direct follow-up to our initial discussions in China. The MoU signifies the beginning of a transformative project that will boost electricity supply and bring prosperity to our people,” said Inuwa Yahaya.
He added that the agreement will soon advance to a formal contract phase, setting the groundwork for project implementation. “With the execution of this project, we anticipate the creation of jobs, increased investments, and a reliable energy supply that will drive prosperity in Gombe and the northeast,” he stated.
The Governor also referenced the recent nationwide blackout that affected Gombe and other parts of northern Nigeria, emphasizing that local power stations and alternative energy sources could mitigate such disruptions.
He stressed that his government is taking advantage of the newly enacted Electricity Act, which grants states the authority to generate, distribute, and market their own electricity, reducing dependence on the national grid.
“This partnership with China Railway 18th Bureau demonstrates our commitment to sustainable energy solutions and economic resilience, with solar energy poised to become a reliable, eco-friendly alternative for the our growing energy demands”.
The General Manager, International Engineering Company China Railway 18th Bureau Group, Mr. Xue Dewen, expressed confidence in his company’s ability to deliver a high-quality solar energy system, praising the Governor Inuwa’s vision for energy independence and economic development in the state.
“Our company is fully prepared to execute this project with the highest standards,” he assured.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Zubair Muhammad Umar and Commissioner of Trade, Industry and Tourism, Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu, mni among other officials from both sides.
Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe
IGP ARRIVES 92ND INTERPOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN UK WITH DELEGATES.
Harps on Global Networking for Improved Policing
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, and other delegates from Nigeria have joined other Heads of Police Agencies and Police Chiefs from the 196 INTERPOL member countries to attend the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly at Glasgow, United Kingdom from today 4th to Thursday 7th November 2024.
The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honorable Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, and the IGP accompanied by the Vice President INTERPOL Africa, AIG Garba Umar, mni (rtd), CP INTERPOL CP Olaolu Adegbite, the Principal Staff Officer to the IGP CP Johnson Adenola, and others, will also hold bilateral meetings with members of Europol and delegates of other countries represented to discuss security issues as it pertains to global partnerships, governance and data processing in addition to general policing capabilities and organized global crimes
The Inspector-General of Police hopes to leverage on the positive outcome of the meeting to further strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) in his capacity as chairman, in its quest to curb organized crimes across the country and West African subregion. He reiterates the commitment of the force through its INTERPOL unit to continuously collaborate with other Police institutions to ensure collaborative investigation of international crimes and thereby reduce the potential for such crimes within our borders.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
4TH NOVEMBER, 2024.
IMO GOVERNOR, UZODIMMA, BEGINS RENOVATION OF HISTORIC CONCORDE HOTEL
Governor Hope Uzodimma has started renovating the famous Concorde Hotel in Owerri as part of his plan to restore abandoned state properties.
The 245-room luxury hotel, once a pride of Imo State and the entire South-East region, had fallen into disrepair over the years.
The renovation will restore the hotel’s past glory and modernise its facilities to meet current hospitality standards. This major upgrade aims to boost tourism and create jobs for Imo residents.
When completed, the improved hotel is expected to attract more tourists and business travellers to the state, which should help grow local businesses and the Imo economy.
The project is already creating construction jobs, with more employment opportunities expected in hospitality and tourism once the hotel reopens.
Residents have welcomed the renovation. “The poor state of Concorde Hotel was embarrassing for us,” said Jonathan Amadi, an Imo indigene. “We’re glad the governor is fixing it.”
Another Imo indigene, Ebere Uzoh, noted: “Governor Hope Uzodimma has shown that he is a different kind of Governor. Some other governors would prefer to sell off the hotel, but he is renovating it. We are happy, and we thank God.”
The renovated Concorde Hotel is expected to help make Imo State a major tourist destination in Nigeria.
Hon. Sir Collins Ughalaa
Special Adviser, Public Orientation
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