Tinubu Says It's Time To Build, Unite Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says that it was time to unite and build Nigeria, noting that “no one of us has control of our mother tongue.”
President Bola Tinubu says that it was time to unite and build Nigeria, noting that “no one of us has control of our mother tongue.”
Tinubu spoke in Enugu during an interactive session with leaders of the South-east during his first official visit to Enugu State, weekend, adding that his administration would complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, just as he pledged to develop the huge oil and gas resources in the Anambra Basin.
The president also hailed Governor Peter Mbah for demonstrating an irrevocable commitment to human and infrastructural developments, even as the governor described Tinubu as a true federalist and congratulated him for winning THISDAY Man of the Year Award.
Speaking on the occasion, leaders of the South-east geo-political zone urged Tinubu to dismantle the roadblocks and checkpoints mounted by security operatives in the zone to extort money from the residents.
Former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, who spoke, applauded the Tinubu’s administration for completing the Port Harcourt to Aba section of the Eastern rail line, and urged him to prioritise the completion of the remaining portions of the rail link to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports and economic growth, even as another resident of the state, Mr. Chris Ngwu called for the development of the Anambra Basin to unlock the oil and gas reserves in the area.
His words, “We are saying that this reserve called Anambra Basin holds not less than one billion barrels of oil and about 30 billion cubic feet of gas.
Speaking on the occasion, leaders of the South-east geo-political zone urged Tinubu to dismantle the roadblocks and checkpoints mounted by security operatives in the zone to extort money from the residents.
Former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, who spoke, applauded the Tinubu’s administration for completing the Port Harcourt to Aba section of the Eastern rail line, and urged him to prioritise the completion of the remaining portions of the rail link to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports and economic growth, even as another resident of the state, Mr. Chris Ngwu called for the development of the Anambra Basin to unlock the oil and gas reserves in the area.
His words, “We are saying that this reserve called Anambra Basin holds not less than one billion barrels of oil and about 30 billion cubic feet of gas.
“For explanation purposes, Anambra Basin borders on the South and the Niger Delta, and the Benue trough. Among the whole Basins as a frontier exploration for oil and gas, Anambra Basin stands number one in terms of performance, in terms of reserves, and in terms of attraction.”
Responding, President Tinubu noted, “It is a work-in-progress. I inherited some of these critical problems and am committed to solving them.
“On the support of the gas infrastructure. Sure, gas is an alternative to petrol. There is no more wasting of time than to invest more in it. We will do it together, and I am lucky I have good governors.”
Acknowledging the presence of various dignitaries, Tinubu praised former Senate President, Dr. Ken Nnamani for saving Nigeria’s democracy from those who wanted to derail it with the third term project.
Earlier at the meeting, President Tinubu praised Governor Mbah for his development model and philosophy after inaugurating several projects executed by the state government.
Responding, President Tinubu noted, “It is a work-in-progress. I inherited some of these critical problems and am committed to solving them.
“On the support of the gas infrastructure. Sure, gas is an alternative to petrol. There is no more wasting of time than to invest more in it. We will do it together, and I am lucky I have good governors.”
Acknowledging the presence of various dignitaries, Tinubu praised former Senate President, Dr. Ken Nnamani for saving Nigeria’s democracy from those who wanted to derail it with the third term project.
Earlier at the meeting, President Tinubu praised Governor Mbah for his development model and philosophy after inaugurating several projects executed by the state government.
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