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By Anietie Akpan, Calabar 28 April 2023 | 1:06 am A community solar powered borehole, scheduled for commissioning by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu, has collapsed. The borehole, constructed by the Chairman of Yala Council of the state, Fabian Ogbeche… A community solar powered borehole, scheduled for commissioning by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu, has collapsed. The borehole, constructed by the Chairman of Yala Council of the state, Fabian Ogbeche, was supposed to be commissioned by Esu on April 22, who is on project commissioning across the 18 councils of the state. However, the solar borehole collapsed before the deputy governor could reach Yala council’s headquarters for the commissioning. A source, who is a native of Yala, Daniel Riwo, said though no human casualty was recorded, it is appalling that a project, worth millions of naira, could not be awarded to competent hands. Riwo lauded the chairman for the idea and political will, but decried poor handling of the job. He said: “We can’t totally blame the council leadership. At least, they decided to execute this water project, but we question why they will hand over millions of our money to a contractor to carry out a poor job without supervising or overseeing it is a quality job. “Imagine the tragedy that would have occurred if the borehole was in use when it collapsed.” Unfortunately, the council chairman could not be reached on phone at press time for his reaction to the incident. NOW A community solar powered borehole, scheduled for commissioning by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu, has collapsed. The borehole, constructed by the Chairman of Yala Council of the state, Fabian Ogbeche… 3 mins ago Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI) has raised the alarm over imminent epidemic in Numeh Community, Nkanu East Council, Enugu State, as a result of contamination of Nvuna River, the community’s only source of potable water, by wastes from an ethanol firm. 1 day ago The All Progressives Congress (APC) should stick to the principles of equity, fairness and justice by zoning the speakership position of the House of Representatives to the North Central zone. In the annals of Nigeria’s legislature… 1 day ago The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that 13 buses bringing back about 1,500 Nigerians from the conflict-ravaged Sudan are expected to arrive soon in Aswan, Egypt. The NiDCOM Chair made this known to newsmen Thursday in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa added that Air Peace Airline would be leaving for Egypt tonight while… 1 day ago The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed that the first set of Nigerians to be evacuated from Sudan will arrive in the country on Friday. Dabiri-Erewa made this known to journalists on Thursday at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja during the 70th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by…
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