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NSDC Okays Legacy Company To Set Up Mayo Inne Sugar Factory

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By Muhammad B Muhammad – Yola

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has handed over the prefeasibity Studies of Mayo Inne potential Sugar productions investment of over N100billion in Fufore LGA of Adamawa State to the co-investor, Legacy Sugar Company Nigeria Limited.

The Selection of the Legacy Sugar was informed by the level of competence and professionalism and the seriousness shown by the company to key into both the federal and Adamawa state governments’ agenda of bringing development and employment opportunities to the teaming population.

At the ceremony that was held at the Sugar House in Abuja last Friday, the Director Technical Services of NSDC, Mr Salihu BKK and that of Policy Planning, Research & Statistics Alh Babangida Abba Damare handed over the prefeasibility studies to the Chairman/CEO of the company Mr Abubakar Buba Isa .

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Sugar Company Nigeria limited, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Shafani says the Mayo Inne project would set up a 5000 TCD tones of cane par day when the production work on the site is completed.

“There will be generation of 30 megawatts of electricity which will place Adamawa state among states that produce electricity and also a state that has ethanol distillery(refinery), ” he revealed.

Alhaji Shafani added that the Mayo Inne project would also promote self sufficiency in sugar production and sugar value chain in Nigeria as well as provide about 20,000 both direct and indirect jobs which will reduce restiveness among youths as well as increase wealth creation in Adamawa and the nation as a whole.

“With this gigantic project, I can tell you that industrialisation of Adamawa is sacrosanct. This is because it will improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) base and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state, ” Alhaji Shafani assured.

Sahel Reporters observed that this multi billion naira project of Mayo Inne Sugar Production was coming into Adamawa state at a time when the administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has been creating enabling environment for investors to come into the state.

The Governor upon his assumption into office in May, 2019 has made efforts towards redefining the security architecture in Adamawa by stemming the tide of security and providing necessary infrastructure that will make businesses to thrive across the state.

The efforts can be seen in the areas of construction of flyover and grade interchange in Yola as well as rural and urban roads spread across the nooks and crannies of Adamawa in addition to improving electricity and connecting areas without power to the national grid.

Governor Umaru Fintiri has stated in many fora that his adminstration will improve the socioeconomic living condition of the people and transform Adamawa into a tourist and economic hub of the country so that the next generation will have something to proud of.

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Gov Fintiri Swears In New LG Auditor General

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By Muhammad B. Muhammad

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has presided over the swearing in of the new Auditor General for Local Government with a charge on him to deploy policies that will cut waste and corruption.

The Governor at an event in the Council Chamber Government House, Yola said the appointment was made after a rigorous examination.

The Governor while charging the new AG for LG to be guided by the oath sworn urged him to do justice to all manner of people cautioning him against victimization.

While expressing confidence in his capability and integrity as exhibited in the rigorous process that led to his emergence, the Governor encouraged him to live up to expectation.

He challenged the new Auditor General for LG to bring his experience to bare and make the Local Government transparent and accountable.

Government according to him will continue to ensure the best is achieved without cutting corners stressing that he will not open the state treasuries for looting but will continue to work for the overall development of the state.

Responding the newly sworn in Auditor General for Local Government, Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Governor for finding him worthy of the exalted position assuring that all policies and programs of government will be pursued rigorously without victimizing anybody.

The oath of office and allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor General.

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Atiku Calls For Speedy Declaration Of Adamawa Guber Election Result

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By Muhammad B. Muhammad

Former Vice President, Alh Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to release Adamawa State Governorship election results unfailingly today.

Atiku who is the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in this February Presidential election made the call during a press conference in Yola Monday.

He calls on Nigerians and International community to mount pressure on the INEC to announce what he described as the mandate expressed by the people Adamawa people.

“I’m reaching out to Nigerians and international community to put pressure on INEC to release our results in Adamawa State today unfailingly because as the more the delay, the more the tension.

“I personally spoke with the INEC Chairman last night couple of times and pleaded with him to allow the result to be announced as stipulated by law,” Atiku added.

He observed that the actions of INEC has caused serious tension in the state that has been peaceful, saying “we don’t know any violence and yet the attitude of INEC in the state least much to be desired.”

Alh Abubakar said Adamawa is a multi ethnic and multi religious state but the action of INEC was trying to destabilize the stability that has long been existed in the state.

“We thought that the processes are improving by every election but unfortunately with this election, we have not seen improvement that we expect from INEC,” he said.

He maintained that 20 out the 21 local government results were so far collated and it was only Fufore that they tried to alter the results.

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2023 Polls: Taraba Deputy Governor, Manu Commends INEC, Calls For Peace

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Taraba State Deputy Governor, Engr. Haruna Manu on Saturday commended the INEC for swiftly testifying the lapses discovered during the 25th February 2023 Presidential and National Assembly election in the state.

Manu who is also the Senator-elect representing Taraba Central, made the commendation while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after casting his vote for the governorship and state house of assembly election alongside his wife at Isa II Kofar Manu polling unit in Mutum Biyu, Gassol local government area of the state.

He said by rectifying the mistakes made during the first phase of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state, Tarabans will exercise their franchise without hitches.

According to him, from the information reached him, the election generally was going on peacefully, adding that people were allowed to vote for candidates of their choice without any threat.

The Senator-elect assured his constituents of quality representation at the Red Chamber and promised to ensure that the needs they highlighted for him would be achieved during his tenure.

Engr. Haruna Manu also expressed confidence that his party the PDP will win the governorship election and the majority of the state house of assembly seats in the state.

He appealed to the people of the state to remain calm, law-abiding, and embrace one another, as well as urged them to accept the outcome of the election in good faith when INEC finally declared the winners of the governorship and state assembly seats.

Our Correspondent gathered that the elections were conducted smoothly across the sixteen LGAs of the state besides Donga LGA where hoodlums destroyed ballot boxes.

He, however, observed a low turnout of voters in some areas, while in some polling units, the turnout was higher than in the Presidential and National Assembly election that took place last month.

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