x

Tambuwal Commends NNPC,Belemo Oil Commended For Providing Social Amenities

By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state gave kudos to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Belema Oil Foundation for the provision of water to the communities near the tomb of Sheikh Usmanu Danfodio (Hubbaren Shehu), leader of the 18th century Islamic Reawakening.

According to the Governor, both the NNPC and Belema Oil deserve commendation for carrying out their social corporate responsibility for the benefit of the people of Sokoto state just as they have been doing for other communities in various parts of the country,as contained in a release by Muhammad Bello.

He observed that the project is not the first one executed by the NNPC in collaboration with Belema Oil in the state, indicating that both entities are constructing a hostel accommodation at the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto.

Meanwhile, the Governor appealed to individuals and corporate organizations to assist the government in the provision of water, healthcare, education and other social amenities to the people.

He also appealed to the benefiting communities to look after the project and take its ownership, just as he directed the state ministry of water resources to collaborate wth the benefiting communities and ensure that they benefit from the project.

In his address, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar while observing that the provision of water is very important to human life, patted the NNPC and Belema Oil on the back and stressed that their gestures is worthy of emulation.

In his address, the founder of Belema Oil, Mr Jack Rich, who undertook the project in collaboration with the NNPC, said it was executed in order to assist the communities with water.

Mr Jack said the project demonstrates the unity of Nigeria.

Hot this week

2026 Hajj: FCT Pilgrims to Enjoy Seamless Exercise, MPWB Vows

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board...

JTF Arrests 40-Year-Old Logistics and Drug Supplier to Bandits in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Joint Security Task Force (JTF)...

Wike Assures 12-Month Completion of Nigerian Law School Hostel

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe FCT Minister Barr. Nysome Wike...

China Commends Nigeria for Joint ONSA/DSS/Army Rescue of Four Kidnapped Chinese Citizens

▪︎ Secret Police stabilises rescued kidnapees at own medical...

Kogi State Polytechnic Urges Prosecution of Staff Over Alleged Salary Fraud

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Management of Kogi State Polytechnic,...

North Central Development Commission Condoles with Senator Abba Moro Over Death of Son, Grandson

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive...

Outcry as WhatsApp Bans Nigerian Journalist’s MTN Line Without Warning or Clear Reason

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThere has been widespread outrage following...

KOSIEC Announces 2026 Local Government Council Elections in Kogi State

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission...

KADMAM Advocates Improved Maternal Health, Declares “No Child Should Die at Birth”

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Co-chairman of the Kaduna Maternal...

Evaluation of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in the Contemporary Era

By Daudu Agaba Andrew SamuelNigeria’s foreign policy has long...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img