Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved two major electrification projects worth N213.7 billion.The projects, according to the government, are meant to improve energy access in universities, teaching hospitals, and rural communities across the country.The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, broke the news while addressing reporters at the State House in Abuja, after the seventh FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adelabu said the first project, valued at N145 billion, inclusive of 7.5 per cent VAT, is for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of power systems under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). It will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund and is expected to be delivered within seven to nine months. The approvals granted today demonstrate President Tinubus commitment to transformative investments in power infrastructure that directly impact lives, learning, healthcare, and productivity, Adelabu added.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donated three mobile clinic units to the National Youth Service Corps and the Taraba State government to enhance healthcare in underserved areas. This initiative, part of the Renewed Hope Initiative's Love on Wheels project, aims to improve medical access in emergencies and remote communities. The clinics, pledged last year, were delivered at a ceremony in Abuja. Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the non-partisan nature of the donations, stating that healthcare should be prioritized over political affiliations. Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas highlighted the life-saving potential of the clinics, while federal support for their utilization was pledged by Health Minister Dr. Iziaq Salako. The NYSC's Director-General noted that the clinics would significantly boost healthcare outreach in rural areas.