Insecurity: Buhari Summons Gov. Hope Uzodinma, Others

Abiola Olawale
Writer
President Buhari’s 2022 Easter Message

Ad

What weapons China put on display at its military parade

Chinese President Xi Jinping oversaw a massed military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Here are some of the weapons China's People's Liberation Army put on rare public display in a show of its growing prowess and ability to project power far from…

Trump accuses Xi of conspiring against US with Putin and Kim

US President Donald Trump has accused Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US with the leaders of Russia and North Korea. Trump's comments came as China hosted world leaders at its largest-ever Victory Day parade in Beijing on Wednesday - a showcase of China's military might. In a post on Truth Social, Trump…

Oil Prices Hold Steady After U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Crude Scheme

Crude oil prices stabilized today after inching up on Tuesday following the news of new U.S. sanctions on people involved in exporting Iranian crude disguised as Iraqi crude. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $68.93 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate was trading at $65.42 per barrel, both slightly down from opening. On Tuesday, the…

Ad

President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof. Doyin Salami.

In a statement issued by the Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, it was disclosed that Buhari will meet with Uzodinma, Aliyu and Salami in three different meetings.

During the separate meetings, the President would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector and the state of the economy.

In the meeting with Uzodinma, the President is expected to discuss the recent spike in insecurity cases and also the recent destruction of the private home of President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor.

Also, the meeting with the Minister of Power, Buhari is expected to discuss way forward on the frequent power outages facing the country.

The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof Doyin Salami, to a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday afternoon.

“The President is scheduled to meet separately with them and he would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector and the state of the economy.

“It would be recalled that the President while condemning the spate of violence in Imo State in the aftermath of the destruction of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, pledged to review the security situation in southeast Nigeria.

“President Buhari has also voiced his concern over the frequent power outages, apologising to Nigerians and assuring a quick relief to the situation.”

Ad

X whatsapp