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RMAFC Investment Committee Pays Courtesy Visit To NBET
Joel Ajayi
The Investment Committee of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), led by Hon. Ekene Enefe (Federal Commissioner representing Anambra State) paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PLC (NBET) in Abuja recently .
In his opening remarks, Hon. Enefe explained that the visit was in line with the Commission’s constitutional mandate as provided under the RMAFC Act of 2025, Section 6 (2), which empowers the Commission to demand and obtain relevant information from government agencies as well as private sector operators.
He disclosed that the purpose of the visit was to interact with and better understand the activities, roles, and challenges facing NBET in the discharge of its mandate. The Commissioner further recalled that during a recent interactive session with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the issue of NBET’s indebtedness to NDPHC was raised, prompting the Committee to engage NBET directly to ascertain efforts being made to recover the outstanding funds.
“Since government intervention in the power sector is a continuous process, RMAFC has initiated activities to review the revenue allocation formula with a view to ensuring adequate funding of critical federal government projects, especially in the area of infrastructural development,” Hon. Enefe stated.
Responding, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NBET, Mr. Johnson Akinnawo described the agency as a “special trader” in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). He explained that NBET serves as a bulk purchaser and reseller of electricity, managing contracts and obligations under power purchase agreements.
According to him, NBET acts as a bridge between power generation companies (GenCos) and distribution companies (DisCos), thereby ensuring stability and reliability in electricity supply. He added that NBET’s activities are designed to incentivize private sector investment in power generation and serve as a key government intervention mechanism in the sector.
On the issue of indebtedness to NDPHC, Mr. Akinnawo clarified that while NBET plays a role in debt recovery for GenCos and DisCos, the real-time monitoring of income and the sanctioning of defaulting organisations fall under the purview of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
He assured the Committee that NBET would provide a comprehensive list of indebted GenCos to aid the Commission’s work and further disclosed plans to convene an interactive session with relevant government agencies, to which the RMAFC Committee members would be invited.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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