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Nigerian Navy commissions rural electrification project, restores power to Akwa Ibom community

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigerian Navy has restored electricity to the Ikot-Edeghe community in Akwa Ibom State after a decade without power.
  • The project, funded by the Chief of the Naval Staff's Special Intervention Quick Impact Project Scheme, aims to strengthen civil-military relations and improve community welfare.
  • The initiative aligns with the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda for national development and improved quality of life.

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a rural electrification project in Ikot-Edeghe community, Akwa Ibom State, bringing power back after nearly 10 years of blackout. This initiative is part of the Navy's Civil-Military Cooperation programs, approved by Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla and funded under a special intervention scheme.

The project was facilitated by Rear Admiral Etop Ebe and inaugurated by Rear Admiral Chijioke Onyemaobi, who represented the Naval Chief. Onyemaobi stated that the intervention demonstrates the Navy's commitment to civil-military relations and enhancing the welfare of host communities. He emphasized that the project supports the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to improve Nigerians' quality of life through critical infrastructure and sustainable development.

The Nigerian Navy recognises that the security and prosperity of our nation are strengthened when communities are empowered through meaningful development.

— Rear Admiral Chijioke OnyemaobiSpeaking at the inauguration of the rural electrification project, representing the Chief of the Naval Staff.

"The Nigerian Navy recognises that the security and prosperity of our nation are strengthened when communities are empowered through meaningful development," Onyemaobi said. He described the electrification as timely and impactful, reaffirming the Navy's dedication to both maritime security and national development through community projects. He urged residents to protect the project from vandalism to ensure its sustainability.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, represented by the Commissioner for Power, Iniobong Robson, praised the Navy's efforts. He noted that the project aligns with the state's ARISE Agenda, which prioritizes rural development and security. The governor appreciated the Chief of the Naval Staff's intervention projects for addressing socio-economic development in rural areas.

Let me appreciate the Chief of the Naval Staff for the Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects aimed at addressing the socio-economic development of our rural communities. This initiative aligns with the ARISE Agenda of our administration, w

— Iniobong RobsonRepresenting Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno at the project inauguration.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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