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FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by prof2007: 6:23am On Feb 20, 2020
Mele Kyari, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says electricity is a luxury only the elite in the country can afford. Kyari made the statement at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja on Tuesday.

The summit with the theme, ‘Widening the integration circle: technology, knowledge, sustainability partnership’, saw the signing of a $1.1 million grant between the federal government and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) as part funding for the Abuja independent power project (IPP).

Kyari said many Nigerians are still struggling to afford a day’s meal let alone electricity. He said the government must address the issue of power supply before it can go into renewable energy.

“For this country and very many of us in sub-Saharan Africa, what we worry about today is actually the meals of today. There are many who can’t afford a meal a day. And of course, electricity is largely a luxury; it’s only for the elite, like all of us here,” Kyari said.

“It is the dream of very many to have I-pass-my-neighbour in their homes. When you say, ‘do not use fossil fuel,’ but you have not provided alternatives. The world has not looked at their situation. The world has not recognised that there is abject poverty in the communities.

“We have to resolve the issue of electricity so that we can talk about renewable energy in the future and reduce the use of fossil fuel that has a high impact on the environment. We know that there is an energy transition in the world. With time, there will be less dependence on fossil fuel.”

Kyari also said gas remains the cheapest source of power, and that efforts must be made to stop flaring it in the country. “We have gas in abundance, we must create infrastructure that will help create gas for power generation,” he said. We need power to create jobs and we must create prosperity, so that we can have peace in our country. We are grateful for this grant.”

On his part, Thomas Hardy, USTDA director, said the grant was another demonstration of the US’ commitment to ensuring infrastructural development across the globe. He said the grant would be used for feasibility study of the IPP and other infrastructure development projects in the energy sector.

He said the money will be released in tranches depending on the particular project in the sector. He said General Electric (GE) would provide all the technology for the IPP. “The grant is part-funding for the NNPC Abuja IPP modelled to generate 1,350 MW,” Hardy said.

“Nigeria is the largest population in Africa and we are proud investing in the energy sector in the largest African nation to provide power to the rural communities.”

SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/fg-us-sign-1-1m-grant-for-abuja-independent-power-project

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by mamaafrik(m): 6:29am On Feb 20, 2020
Where will they source the gas from?,is it not better and engineeringly logical to transport electricity from south to Abuja than transmitting gas to Abuja.
Another audio power in the offing.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Abfinest007(m): 6:48am On Feb 20, 2020
Nigeria politicians can anything as far there is money involved

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by seankafor(m): 7:09am On Feb 20, 2020
Is all these part of the Siemens deal?
I have heard anything about the Siemens deal again

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Waytolife: 11:41am On Feb 20, 2020
Hmmmm they have started again.... Very lupm sum of money approved on daily basis


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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by qualityovenbake(m): 11:41am On Feb 20, 2020
electricity is largely a luxury; it’s only for the elite, like all of us here,” Kyari said.
Nonsense! So the poor don't deserve electricity in Nigeria.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Triangles1(m): 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020
This Government has been coronavirus this country since, worse than convid 19.


Clueless leaders every where and the youths are not ready to battle up only to write long epistle on Wiz kid and Tiwa savage.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Perfecttouchade: 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020
Ok..
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by tommykiwi(m): 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020
Let's hope the cash gets into the right hands
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Jafar1: 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020
Las las, we go still dey buy fuel for generator..
Mtcheew!!

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Officialgarri: 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020
I have a feeling this would be the last of it that we will hear.

When it comes to electricity, I think all the governments have failed. Very soon we will Add APC's 8 years to PDP's 16 years and then we will realize how much of 24years have been wasted without solution in sight

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by samuel19222(m): 11:43am On Feb 20, 2020
. “A shop owner placed a sign above his door that said: ‘Puppies For Sale.’

Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children, and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and approached the owner; ‘How much are you going to sell the puppies for?’ he asked.

The store owner replied, ‘Anywhere from $30 to $50.’

The little boy pulled out some change from his pocket. ‘I have $2.37,’ he said. ‘Can I please look at them?’

The shop owner smiled and whistled. Out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his shop followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur.

One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping puppy and said, ‘What’s wrong with that little dog?’

The shop owner explained that the veterinarian had examined the little puppy and had discovered it didn’t have a hip socket. It would always limp. It would always be lame.

The little boy became excited. ‘That is the puppy that I want to buy.’

The shop owner said, ‘No, you don’t want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I’ll just give him to you.’

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner’s eyes, pointing his finger, and said;

‘I don’t want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay full price. In fact, I’ll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for.’

The shop owner countered, ‘You really don’t want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies.’

To his surprise, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the shop owner and softly replied, ‘Well, I don’t run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands!'”

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by joepepsy(m): 11:43am On Feb 20, 2020
2 of dino's car is 1.1m
prof2007:
Mele Kyari, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says electricity is a luxury only the elite in the country can afford. Kyari made the statement at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja on Tuesday.

The summit with the theme, ‘Widening the integration circle: technology, knowledge, sustainability partnership’, saw the signing of a $1.1 million grant between the federal government and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) as part funding for the Abuja independent power project (IPP).

Kyari said many Nigerians are still struggling to afford a day’s meal let alone electricity. He said the government must address the issue of power supply before it can go into renewable energy.

“For this country and very many of us in sub-Saharan Africa, what we worry about today is actually the meals of today. There are many who can’t afford a meal a day. And of course, electricity is largely a luxury; it’s only for the elite, like all of us here,” Kyari said.

“It is the dream of very many to have I-pass-my-neighbour in their homes. When you say, ‘do not use fossil fuel,’ but you have not provided alternatives. The world has not looked at their situation. The world has not recognised that there is abject poverty in the communities.

“We have to resolve the issue of electricity so that we can talk about renewable energy in the future and reduce the use of fossil fuel that has a high impact on the environment. We know that there is an energy transition in the world. With time, there will be less dependence on fossil fuel.”

Kyari also said gas remains the cheapest source of power, and that efforts must be made to stop flaring it in the country. “We have gas in abundance, we must create infrastructure that will help create gas for power generation,” he said. We need power to create jobs and we must create prosperity, so that we can have peace in our country. We are grateful for this grant.”

On his part, Thomas Hardy, USTDA director, said the grant was another demonstration of the US’ commitment to ensuring infrastructural development across the globe. He said the grant would be used for feasibility study of the IPP and other infrastructure development projects in the energy sector.

He said the money will be released in tranches depending on the particular project in the sector. He said General Electric (GE) would provide all the technology for the IPP. “The grant is part-funding for the NNPC Abuja IPP modelled to generate 1,350 MW,” Hardy said.

“Nigeria is the largest population in Africa and we are proud investing in the energy sector in the largest African nation to provide power to the rural communities.”

SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/fg-us-sign-1-1m-grant-for-abuja-independent-power-project

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by lonelydora: 11:43am On Feb 20, 2020
They will embezzle this one too

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by princemillla(m): 11:44am On Feb 20, 2020
Lagos state being the business hub should also adopt independent power supply.

If I could remember, seems the lasg once push for this but was rejected. Let the state govt decide to generate n sell power too. Fg has failed us

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by chaarly(m): 11:44am On Feb 20, 2020
Up nepa.
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by CSTR2: 11:45am On Feb 20, 2020
And you wonder why Trump wants to be done with Nigeria.

Beggarly nation.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Shimran(m): 11:45am On Feb 20, 2020
Cheapest deal ever see
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Bbbwings: 11:45am On Feb 20, 2020
Tue
Yeye people
They only know how to take care of themselves.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by haleymoon: 11:46am On Feb 20, 2020
Nigeria is an international joke, with the abundance of natural resources deposited in this country, we are still where we are, a pety 1.1 million$ we are rejoicing over as if we are blind and deaf to what is going on in the country, the way our polithievans have wrecked havoc in the country in a rather systemic manner in looting and disbanding the economy that there is nothing left for the common man, the reckless manner in which money is stolen in this country is pitiable if only u know what is going on in the country, u will climb to the mountain fasting and praying for this nation to be delivered from the shackles of these wolfs whose only purpose is defrauding the gullible ones in the form of leadership. The money for the project is small in comparison to the amount that is syphoned every minute in Nigeria by these clowns. Shine ur eyes wink

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Augustenite(m): 11:47am On Feb 20, 2020
prof2007:
Mele Kyari, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says electricity is a luxury only the elite in the country can afford. Kyari made the statement at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit in Abuja on Tuesday.

The summit with the theme, ‘Widening the integration circle: technology, knowledge, sustainability partnership’, saw the signing of a $1.1 million grant between the federal government and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) as part funding for the Abuja independent power project (IPP).

Kyari said many Nigerians are still struggling to afford a day’s meal let alone electricity. He said the government must address the issue of power supply before it can go into renewable energy.

“For this country and very many of us in sub-Saharan Africa, what we worry about today is actually the meals of today. There are many who can’t afford a meal a day. And of course, electricity is largely a luxury; it’s only for the elite, like all of us here,” Kyari said.

“It is the dream of very many to have I-pass-my-neighbour in their homes. When you say, ‘do not use fossil fuel,’ but you have not provided alternatives. The world has not looked at their situation. The world has not recognised that there is abject poverty in the communities.

“We have to resolve the issue of electricity so that we can talk about renewable energy in the future and reduce the use of fossil fuel that has a high impact on the environment. We know that there is an energy transition in the world. With time, there will be less dependence on fossil fuel.”

Kyari also said gas remains the cheapest source of power, and that efforts must be made to stop flaring it in the country. “We have gas in abundance, we must create infrastructure that will help create gas for power generation,” he said. We need power to create jobs and we must create prosperity, so that we can have peace in our country. We are grateful for this grant.”

On his part, Thomas Hardy, USTDA director, said the grant was another demonstration of the US’ commitment to ensuring infrastructural development across the globe. He said the grant would be used for feasibility study of the IPP and other infrastructure development projects in the energy sector.

He said the money will be released in tranches depending on the particular project in the sector. He said General Electric (GE) would provide all the technology for the IPP. “The grant is part-funding for the NNPC Abuja IPP modelled to generate 1,350 MW,” Hardy said.

“Nigeria is the largest population in Africa and we are proud investing in the energy sector in the largest African nation to provide power to the rural communities.”

SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/fg-us-sign-1-1m-grant-for-abuja-independent-power-project

Nigerian government is totally and absolutely confused. A country governed by a cow milk sucking demons called the Presidency. Make them allow each state government have autonomy to generate their own electricity.

They are only good in inferring problems, but to solve it, na big problem.

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by lyriclekidd(m): 11:47am On Feb 20, 2020
Dem go embezzle am noni

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by BuddhaPalm(m): 11:47am On Feb 20, 2020
US no deh throw big money.

China na oga right now, with billions to lend.
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by money121(m): 11:48am On Feb 20, 2020
Ok
Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Dpharisee: 11:50am On Feb 20, 2020
$1.1m is just the price for building a 1MW power plant, why should Nigeria collect $1m grant from America and make it news when China is investing $500m on Manbila Power project without making noise. Why are we reducing ourselves before these western capitalists giving us peanuts and telling their people back home they are feeding us with their aid? See the kind of Airport that Qatar is building in Rwanda and trying to turn Kigali into an aviation hub for Africa like Dubai angry angry angry

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Stephendeals: 11:50am On Feb 20, 2020
angry

This is good news, if the fund will not be embezzled...

We need far more power than we currently generate.

South Africa and Egypt generates almost 10 times what we currently do yet their population is less than half our population....we have a long way to go but the government have not really showed honest commitment in improving power supply.






check siggy for computer deals

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by tartar9(m): 11:51am On Feb 20, 2020
$1.1million
US is stingy o
If it's to invade your country and kill 10million people now,they are ready to happily set aside $2trillion

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by imanray37(m): 11:51am On Feb 20, 2020
Was that were the abacha loot eventually found its use the one the us told fg they will Payback in the event of misappropriation

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Re: FG, USTDA Sign $1.1m Grant For Abuja Independent Power Project by Skmoda360(m): 11:54am On Feb 20, 2020
lonelydora:
They will embezzle this one too
Gbam!!! you talk am well

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