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FG Pays N22bn Compensation for Displaced Zungeru Power Communities – Adelabu

The Federal Government has disbursed N22 billion as compensation to communities displaced by the 700-megawatt Zungeru hydroelectric power project in Niger State, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
Adelabu shared the update during a meeting with the Compensation and Resettlement Committee in Abuja. He assured that an additional N2.2 billion would be released for communities yet to receive compensation, though he emphasized the need to verify claims from newly identified communities.
“At the project’s inception, 133 communities were slated for compensation, but the number has now exceeded 300. While we’ve paid N22 billion, we will verify the claims of newly added communities before releasing further funds,” Adelabu said.
Highlighting financial constraints, Adelabu noted the government is prioritizing resources amid competing demands. The Zungeru power project has faced legal challenges, including a court ruling last March mandating N1.1 trillion in compensation for displaced residents.
The Minister acknowledged the complexities of resettlement and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of affected communities.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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