Ndume praises Tinubu over ₦68bn Maiduguri power plant approval

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ndume praises Tinubu over ₦68bn Maiduguri power plant approval

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume commended President Bola Tinubu for approving ₦68 billion operational support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant. The funding, to be released in phases from March 2026 to December 2028, aims to address power shortages in Borno State, exacerbated by insurgent attacks. Ndume emphasized that stable electricity will boost economic activities, support SMEs, and strengthen military efforts against insurgents.

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