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Nasarawa Lawmaker Hon. Alkali commissions borehole, donates street lights worth over N3.5m to rural communities
“… sets to carryout more water projects in constituency to enhance good drinking water among rural dwellers…”
Member representing Lafia North constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali, has commissioned a motorized borehole in Rafin Kudi in Keffi Wambai electoral ward of his constituency worth over N2, million.
This, he said, was to tackle problem of water scarcity and improve on their standard of living.
Hon Alkali commissioned the borehole during his unit to unit Campaign at Rafin Kudi in Keffi Wambai electoral ward ahead of March 11th, 2023 election.
Hon Alkali, who is the Deputy Chief Whip and Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs pledged continous quality representation, if voted for another term.
The Two term lawmaker also donated street lights to four communities worth over N1. 5 million just as he pledged to construct more Boreholes across his constituency to tackle water problems among the rural dwellers.
He solicited for the support of the people of the constituency to enable him and Gov. Abdullahi Sule win during March 11th election.
The lawmaker thanked the people of Rafin Kudi and all the polling units visited for the their turnout while assuring them of more democratic dividends, if voted for another term.
” I want to solicit for your support and the support of others to enable me and His Excellency, Gov Abdullahi Sule come out victorious come March 11th, 2023.
” I have done my best and still doing my best towards improving on your standard of living.
” I have initiated different projects such as health, education, water, employment, empowerment, assistance to the sick, less previlidge among others,” he said.
Hon Alkali pledged to do more, if voted for another term.
He called on the people of the constituency and others to vote Gov. Sule during the March 11th election.
The lawmaker urged the people of the constituency to vote peacefully during the election.
On their parts, the Ward Head of Rafin Kudi, Mr. Akwashiki Agum and the former Majority Leader, Lafia Local Government Legislative Council, Hon. Sunday Ali, have applauded the lawmaker for his benevolence and quality representation.
They pledged to vote massively for Engr. Abdullahi Sule and Hon. Alkali come March 11th for continuity and consolidation.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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