Nigerian Govt Sets To Strengthen Civil Defence
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Nigerian Govt Sets To Strengthen Civil Defence

Nigerian Govt Sets To Strengthen Civil Defence

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved N2,024,935,000 for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to facilitate purchase of 52 operational vehicles. THE GUARDIAN reports.
Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior who briefed journalists with his Information and Culture counterpart, Lai Mohammed, and Minister of State for Power, Jedy Agba, said that the automobiles comprised 27 Buffalo Double Cabin, MG 2021 model, 15 Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive Premium Package 2020 model and 10 Toyota Hiace ambulance bus with full option.
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“This is done to enhance the capacity of the agency to combat crime and criminality in Nigeria. It’s my belief that this will go a long way in protecting lives and property in Nigeria.

“It was an open bidding exercise, and I think I saw some of our local manufacturers participating, and the best and most responsive bids won the contract,” he clarified.

On his part, Agba said the gathering also sanctioned three major contracts geared at enhancing the national grid for better power supply. Information Guide Nigeria

He observed: “You will agree with me that of late we’ve had grid collapses, resulting in epileptic power supply in most parts of the country. There’s definitely been the need for us to reinvigorate our national grid to sustain and provide electricity to most citizens and communities.”

Agba continued: “One of the lines is the one linking Benin, Osogbo and Akure in Edo, Osun and Ondo states.” jamb results 

“The grid in that area has been weak for some time, but with this approval of today’s (yesterday) contracts, we are swinging into action and certainly, very shortly, we would witness improvements.

“Also, the 133 KVA in Akwanga and Lafia in Nasarawa State has been improved to strengthen the line to Abuja. Plateau and Benue states would witness better electricity supply following the strengthening”.

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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