News Summary: VP Inaugurates committee on concession of Nigeria railway and all you need to know Today,13-08-2016
VP Osinbajo Inaugurates committee on concession of Nigeria railway
The federal government has inaugurated a steering committee for the concessioning of the eastern and western lines of the Nigeria railways as part of efforts to strengthen the sector.
Speaking at the inauguration of the committee, vice president Yemi Osinbajo stated that the committee is to among other things create a one-stop shop for the concession, fast track the process and overcome the bureaucratic bottlenecks associated with the process.
Chief of AIr Staff Speaks on Murder of TWo Air force Personnels
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar says the service will not compromise the security of its personnel especially during operations.
Air marshal Abubakar stated this when he called on governor Abubakar Sanni Bello of Niger state at the government house Minna.
Effective Steel sector, panacea to technological development ~Hon Babatunde Kolawole
The chairman house committee on privatization and commercialization Babatunde Kolawole says for the nation to develop technological, the steel sector must be made to function effectively.
He stated this at a meeting with the sector stakeholders on the signed modified concession agreement between national iron ore mining company and global infrastructure Nigeria limited.
FRSC to ensure safety on the construction areas of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The federal road safety corps says it is determined to ensure that safety measures are observed in the construction areas of Lagos-Ibadan expressway through effective traffic management.
Corps marshal Boboye Oyeyemi stated this while inspecting safety signs on the on-going reconstruction work on the expressway.
JTF Broker Peace in Plateau
Operation Safe Haven in Plateau is facilitating a peace building process in the flash point of threats to peace in the state.
Sector commander joint task force, Major General Rogers Nicholas disclosed this as part of steps to restore peaceful co-existence in the areas.
Vice President Osinbajo Commissions NBA House
The need for Nigerians to cue behind president Buhari and unite in moving the nation to a greater height was emphasized at the Nigerian Bar Association house in Abuja.
