Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to resolve the conflicting issues between Dangote Industries and government agencies.
Naturenex reports that Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made the plea in a statement via X on Tuesday titled: ‘Dangote Refinery Should Be Fully Supported, Not Vilified.’
Recall that Dangote has been embroiled in disputes with the Nigerian government concerning his refinery project in Lagos.
Initially, Dangote shared his frustrations regarding a group obstructing his efforts to import crude oil and the subsequent challenges in obtaining necessary products, which have impeded the progress of operations.
However, the situation escalated when the NMDPRA announced that the government had not yet granted the necessary licenses for Dangote’s refinery to commence operations.
Reacting to the development, Peter Obi asserted that the issue transcends political affiliation and personal grievances, which should be resolved swiftly, considering Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria.
Obi said Government agencies should be directed to offer the necessary support for the seamless launch and operation of the Dangote Refinery.
According to him, the refinery has the potential to generate approximately $21 billion in annual revenue and create over 100,000 jobs, with numerous additional positive impacts on the economy.
Source: NaijaNews
Accept Hardship as a Trial from God – APC Tells Nigerians Amidst Planned Nationwide Protest
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has advised Nigerians to consider the current economic hardship as a test from God, rather than resorting to protests.
The governor, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this statement on Monday during a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse.
The meeting, which included representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), saw the groups disassociate themselves from the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
Governor Namadi who acknowledged the economic challenges facing the country, said that protest is not the solution. He encouraged citizens to express their grievances through alternative means, such as prayer and seeking divine intervention.
He said, “There are many ways people could express their grievances; people are at liberty to display their grievances through protest under democratic dispensation, but that isn’t the most effective way to address the problems.
“The protest alone will not provide the solutions; people should turn to God, repent, seek for forgiveness and divine intervention on the challenges.”
Source: PoliticsNigeria
Akwa Ibom: Police uncover armoury in private mortuary, arrest kidnapping syndicate
Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has uncovered an armoury in a private mortuary at Ekeya, Okobo local government area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, who stated this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters, Ikot Akpabio, Uyo, on Monday, said the operatives stormed the place (mortuary) on intelligence following the arrest of a kidnapping syndicate.
He said the syndicate led by a wanted kidnapper, one Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as ‘Condiment’, was allegedly responsible for the kidnapping and killing of several persons in the state.
He said, “Operatives of the Command through credible information and a painstaking investigation recovered firearms and ammunition used by a notorious kidnapping syndicate led by a wanted kidnapper, one Ubong Effiong Archibong, a.k.a Condiment.
“The kidnapping syndicate is responsible for the kidnapping and killing of several persons.
“The said firearms were recovered at a private mortuary being used as the armoury at Ekeya, Okobo L.G.A.
“The firearms are: Two (2) AK-47 Rifles, Two (2) G3 Rifles, One (1) Double Barrel Rifle, One (1) Single Barrel Rifle, Five (5) Magazines and Seven (7) Live Ammunitions.”
Source: DailyPost
