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Buhari approves refund of money spent on projects in Imo airport
The Imo state government says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the refund of all expenses incurred on projects in the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri.
Declan Emelumba, commissioner for information and strategy, said this on Wednesday while briefing journalists after the state executive council meeting in Owerri, the state capital.
He said Buhari approved refunds incurred on both already executed projects in the airport in terms of infrastructure, as well as the amount the government is expending on the ongoing dualisation of the roads to ease movement from Ngor Okpala to the airport.
In 2019, there was a fire outbreak at the VIP lounge of the airport, hence the renovations and repairs in the facility.
Emelumba said the government is also making efforts to ensure that the night landing facilities at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport are installed before Christmas.
This, the commissioner said, is to enable ‘Imolites’ (a term used to mean indigens of Imo) coming from outside the country to land at the state’s airport instead of going through the Port Harcourt airport.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved that all the expenses incurred on Imo airport by the state government in terms of infrastructure provision and renovation be refunded, including the amount the government is expending on the ongoing dualisation of the roads to ease movement from Ngor Okpala to the airport,” he said.
Speaking further, Emelumba said the state executive council approved an estimated N474 billion appropriation for the 2023 fiscal year.
The commissioner also said the council approved a proposal by the governor to empower 25,000 Imo indigenes on Friday, December 16, 2022, adding that this would be followed by another empowerment of 27,000 people next week.
He added that the government regrets attacks on expatriates handling the road constructions on the Owerri-Okigwe road and Owerri-Mbaise- Umuahia road.
Emelumba, therefore, assured that the government would beef up security going forward, and that the projects will go on unimpeded.
“Kidnappers are detractors who don’t want the progress of Imo state,” he said.
“Their plan is to stop the good works by the government and slow down the progress of the roads, hence the government has assured all contractors of increased security.”
Also speaking on the recent promotions of civil servants announced by Hope Uzodimma, the state governor, the commissioner said the council approved — barring any hitch on documentation — that all promotions affecting workers are to be payrolled for December 2022 salary.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.46 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.
The NBS, in its GDP report published on Monday, said the growth rate is higher than the 3.19 percent recorded in Q2 2024.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N970 per litre for oil marketers.
This is a cut from the refinery’s N990 ex-depot price announced earlier this month, according to a statement on Sunday.
The slash would help marketers save about N20 on each litre of petrol bought from the Lekki-based plant.
Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Group’s chief branding and communications officer, said the move is the refinery’s way of appreciating Nigerians “for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true”.
“In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the measures put in place to encourage domestic enterprise for our collective well-being,” the statement reads.
“While the refinery would not compromise on the quality of its petroleum products, we assure you of best quality products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
“We are determined to keep ramping up production to meet and surpass our domestic fuel consumption; thus, dispelling any fear of a shortfall in supply.”
Access Bank Limited has dismissed as untrue allegations of missing fund and unethical behaviour.
The Bank in a statement said: “Our attention has been drawn to a video on social media wherein allegations of missing funds and unethical behaviour have been made against Access Bank PLC.
“First and foremost, we wish to emphasise that the safety and security of our customers’ funds are core priorities which we take seriously. Second, Access Bank Plc does not engage in or condone any unethical behaviour.
“In the instant case, the allegations of missing funds in the Bank are most untrue and baseless.
“There is no N500million or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or from any other customer’s account with us.
“We and other independent stakeholders in the banking industry have thoroughly investigated these allegations and independently arrived at the same conclusions.
“Access Bank PLC operates with the highest ethical standards, and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.
“Consequently, whilst we have engaged and will continue to engage with our customers, we must advise the public not to rely on or believe sensational and unverified claims that are designed to titillate and mislead the public.
“We remain committed to serving our customers.”
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