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Electricity: Group lauds REA for transparent, efficient service delivery
The Association of Rural Electrification Contractors of Nigeria (ARECON) has commended the Managing Director, Rural Electricity Agency (REA), Mr Abba Aliyu, for enhancing transparency and efficiency the agency’s service delivery.
The National Public Relation Officer of ARECON, Mr Rotimi Raheem, gave the commendation in an interview with the on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, it is only unpatriotic individuals that will always want to bring down REA and its management team.
“It is worthy to note that malicious and complete falsehood going on in the social media concerning Rural Electrification Agency will not help the electricity sector.
“ARECON has therefore aligned itself with the lofty ideas of Aliyu in moving the Agency forward in the right direction.
“We therefore advise the general public to shun any form of fake news, misinformation, disinformation and fabricated allegations against the REA.
“We know that in this era of fake news, some regressive minds would want to involve in mischievous endeavours to rundown a progressive individual.
“Such retrogressive minds have become uncomfortable with the open transparency been adopted by Aliyu and his management team in repositioning REA for a greater efficiency and project delivery,’’ Raheem said.
The reports have that Aliyu has over 20 years of experience in energy policy and organisational development.
He also served as General Manager at the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc
His leadership has resulted in securing approval for the $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scaleup (DARES) facility from the World Bank.
REA has continued to roll out solar off-grid power solutions and grid extension to millions of unserved and underserved Nigerians.
REA has been successful particularly because of critical partnerships with key Government counterparts and both national and international stakeholders as well as the private sector.
(NAN)
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Minister of Works, Umahi Preach Love, Peace, Unity At Christma
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to reflect on their personal devotions to the cause of the nation and the gains of fostering stronger bonds and positive memories in interpersonal relationships as Christians celebrate Christmas.
In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Abuja, Wednesday morning, Umahi said Nigeria deserves nothing less than the commitment of love and devotion to the tenets of peace and progress from all citizens.
He said: “On this momentous occasion of Christmas Day celebration, I am heartily and profoundly delighted to felicitate and share with Nigerians the great joy that the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ heralds and the hope of everlasting salvation it brings to mankind.
“Indeed, this Christian festival offers us a memorable opportunity to reflect on the need to renew our attitude to gratitude to God our Maker, through our unflinching love for one another, boundless generosity to our neighbours and selfless service to humanity, which are divine values required to make the world a better place.
“In a moment like this, we are expected to reflect on our personal devotions to the cause of the nation and the gains of fostering stronger bonds and positive memories in our interpersonal relationships.
“Our nation, Nigeria, deserves nothing less than the commitment of love for our country and devotion to the tenets of peace and progress from all citizens. The Renewed Hope administration has made record-breaking marks in improving public service delivery and refixing governance framework that will stimulate economic growth and national development.
“The private sector window is being created, and the enabling infrastructure is taking shape. Our road infrastructure delivery is being enhanced nationwide to support the growth of our economy. All we need is a reciprocation of faith, hope, solidarity, loyalty, and love for our nation.
“As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and its significance to our nationhood, I particularly send my warm greetings to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and I commend him highly for his profound leadership stewardship that is making the desired difference in our development trajectory.
“Let me publicly recognize the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Works, who have been exceptionally wonderful in driving the Renewed Hope agenda in the works sector. Together, a nation of peace and prosperity shall be achieved.”
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