President Muhammadu
Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja urged Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos)
to work harder in injecting more resources and technical expertise to improve
the supply of electricity across the country.
The President’s
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, said Mr
Buhari made the call when he received a delegation of Edo State Council of
Traditional Rulers and chiefs led by Oba Ewuare II at the State House.
Mr Buhari assured
that the electricity companies that the Federal Government would sustain
efforts in building transmission infrastructure.
He called on
Nigerians to show more understanding with the DisCos and federal government as
more expertise and resources would be committed to improving electricity.
He noted that the
supply of gas for transmission had improved over time and with the collective
effort of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Discos the power situation
would be better.
“We are building
infrastructure. We are doing our best, but, obviously, our best is not good
enough yet,’’ he added.
Mr Buhari commended
Oba Ewuare II and the Edo State Traditional Council for intervention in human
trafficking by tracking down and discouraging facilitators and rehabilitating
returned victims.
“I am pleased that
you have taken up the fight against human trafficking and I know the effect of
your intervention will be felt beyond our borders,’’ he added.
On Benin-Abuja road
project, the president assured the Edo State leaders that the Ministry of Works
would give more attention to the project when ministers assume duty.
Mr Buhari told the
elders that the federal government was able to achieve food security with
teamwork between the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Ministry of Agriculture,
states and other stakeholders including farmers.
He promised that
more would be done to diversify and strengthen the Nigerian economy.
In his remarks, Oba
Ewuare II congratulated the President for winning the 2019 elections, urging
him to utilise the opportunity to improve the livelihood of the people.
He urged Mr Buhari
to prioritise issues that directly impact on development like electricity and
road infrastructure during this tenure.
He said: “We pray
the almighty God to help you put in place a formidable team of men and women of
proven integrity that will join you to take this nation to the next level.
“Considering that
Edo State is the only APC state in the South-South, may we crave Mr President’s
indulgence to have two slots.’’
The traditional
ruler said the situation of electricity in Edo had worsened over the years,
adding: “May I, on behalf of the people of Edo State, use this platform to
further appeal to Mr President to intervene in this pathetic situation.’’
The traditional
ruler, who listed the Benin-Abuja road as a project that would help Edo
indigenes, said he placed a curse on all native doctors that facilitated human
trafficking in the state, and the fear of reprisal had yielded positive
results.
He also appreciated
Buhari for approving the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) to be
held in Edo State, which, according to him, will showcase the rich culture of
the people and drive his legacy museum project. (NAN)
Source: Premiumtimesng
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