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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lamented the state of works at the Abuja Rail Mass Transit Scheme, also known as the Abuja Light Rail Project. Wike, who was on tour of the station on Thursday, accompanied by senior officials of the FCTA, visited the Abuja Metro Station in the Central Business District and the Kukwaba II Train station, as well as the station's access road, still under construction. The Minister said he was in those places to see for himself the pace and quality of work on the light rail project in preparation for the commissioning ceremony scheduled for May 2024. However, the minister appeared disappointed with what he saw and expressed dissatisfaction with observable security lapses at the Abuja Metro Station. "From what I have seen, the designs are very poor. Whoever may have approved the designs is unfair to Nigerians. "I've told CCECC that this kind of design is not even acceptable in their own country and if I had known before now, I would not have promised Mr. President that it would be ready. "It will be very disastrous for me", the Minister said, adding that excuses would not be accepted. "But frankly speaking, knowing where I'm coming from, having presided over projects like this, I'm not in a happy mood at all. "You can imagine if I am sitting in the office and then depending on the reports from those who said they are in the field, by the time I come here in May, I will be messed up. But I thank God that I came to see things for myself," he stated.

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13.01.24 05:52

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Supreme Court judgement: Mutfwang commends Tinubu's neutrality

Following the affirmation of his election as Governor of Plateau State on Friday, Caleb Mutfwang has commended President Bola Tinubu's neutrality and the courage of the Justices of the Supreme Court. He also said their actions have left an indelible mark on the hearts of the people of Plateau State who are rolling out drums to celebrate his victory at the Supreme Court. He acknowledged that power comes from God and called on the people to unite and give him the maximum support to deliver good governance. The governor was received on his return from Abuba by a large crowd at the Yakubu Gowon Airport before making his way through the line-up of citizens along the highways to a grand reception at the Langfield Resort in Jos. Addressing the mammoth crowd, Mutfwang said, "God is the giver of power, we know no one but we know God, and he looked at us with mercy and gave us victory. "Thank you, God, thank you Plateau people, thank you, Mr President, thank you Supreme Court for doing the right thing. "This is the gathering of Plateau people, it is beyond PDP. We have always believed in the judiciary as an institution, our respect and belief in justice was restored." According to him, "What the people of Plateau, Nigerians have done has spurred me and I will continue to live for the interest of Plateau and bring good governance to the people." Also speaking, former Governor of the State, Jonah Jang, called for unity among citizens. Jang said, "I only give glory to God for this victory. If there is any party without structure in Plateau State, it is the APC people who walked out during their congress and the former governor announced the APC flag bearers. "Their state chairman didn't buy form but that was not our business. Governor Mutfwang is a man with a lion's heart, he is a God-given governor. "Plateau people prayed, Nigerians prayed, people around the world prayed and God answered the people's prayers and touched the heart of the Justices of Supreme Court of Nigeria and they brought the truth out. "Mutfwang should forgive, but when you see any wrong done to Plateau people, look into it according to the law. "Now is the time for governance, I challenge you to work and surpass my record." Also, the Speaker of the State Assembly, Gabriel Dewan assured the governor of the support of the legislature and called for unity among the people. In his remarks, Chairman of PDP in the state, Chris Hassan, said, "The journey had been tortuous but the Lord saw us through. "Plateau people didn't make a mistake in voting Governor Mutfwang of the PDP. "I assure you that the PDP is well structured and we will support the governor to deliver good governance to the people."