Damian Ozoh: My support for GEJs administration. Stems from his achievement over the years...... in agriculture: Commercial scale export of dried cassava chips to China earning $136 million annually. This is the first time Nigeria is engaged in the commercial export of cassava products. Introduction of high quality cassava flour in the making of bread and saving the nation N127 billion annually. Decentralization of the Ministry of Agriculture and appointments of 36 State Directors of Agriculture. New policies encouraging the establishment of 13 rice mills by the private sector with a total capacity of 240,000 metric tons. Expansion of dry season farming by infusing N44 billion in 2014 into the scheme. Boosting cotton production in Bauchi State by several hundred thousand tons as a result of the innovative Growth Enhancement Support (GES) and e-wallet system. The number of cotton farmers has increased to 40,000 from less than 2,000. Projected production of 3 million metric tons of rice in 2014 by local sources and placing Nigeria on the path to rice self-sufficiency and prospective exporter of rice. 2 million metric tons were produced in 2013, contributing N320 billion to the GDP, and creating 367,000 jobs. The pyramids have returned to Northern Nigeria, but this time they consist of rice, rather than groundnuts. Distribution of 800 motorcycles to agriculture extension projects across the country. Injection of N3.6 billion into a public private partnership scheme to boost mechanized farming. Commissioning of 100,000 metric tons of silos in Nigeria. MOU between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Dangote Industries to invest $1 billion in integrated rice projects. Increase in cocoa production in 2012 to 225,000 metric tons and projected to rise to 500,000 metric tons in 2015. Nigeria remains the 4th largest producer of cocoa in the world.in power: The power sector Roadmap launch in 2012 and completion of privatization exercise by 2013. Establishment of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. to provide confidence to investors in power generation. MOU with General Electric which will invest in the power sector and aim at a 100,000 megawatt capacity by 2020. MOUs with Siemens of Germany and Daewoo of South Korea aimed at the installation of 20,000MW capacity. MOU with Ex-Im Bank of the USA to provide up to $1.5 billion for investors interested in investing in the Nigerian power sector. Commissioning of new power stations at Olorunsogo, Ogun State (563MW); Omotosho, Ondo State (112.5MW); Sapele, Delta State (225MW). Rehabilitation of power plants at Egbin in Lagos State, Ughelli and Sapele in Delta State, Olorunsogo phase 1 in Ondo State, and Shiroro and Kainji Dams in Niger State. Commissioning of new power plans at Alaoji in Abia State, and Geregu phase 2. Launch of energy efficiency and conservation lighting scheme by the President. Hosting by the President of several retreats and workshops that demonstrate tireless commitment to leading Nigeria out of ‘darkness’. Presidential workshops were held in May 2012 and in November 2011. A retreat for power sector investors was held in October 2010. Establishment of the National Power sector Apprentice Scheme (NAPSAS) to train 7,400 craftsmen, linesmen and electricity artisans.in the environment : We are committed to environmental protection and conservation and the reduction of vulnerability to climate change. In this regard, we have embarked on a number of projects across the country, of particular note is the African Great Green Wall Programme, for which 16 billion Naira has been released for its implementation. The project will create a green belt across 11 states from Kebbi to Borno. The Ministry of Environment within the period of one year has completed the first phase of the National Forest for Biodiversity Conservation; tackled deforestation in seven Northern States by raising six million tree seedlings; engaged in erosion and flood control projects in 62 locations nationwide and increased policy efforts towards the revival of the Lake Chad.oil and gas: Reduction of gas flaring by 10% in the last year. Increase in known gas reserves to 187 trillion standard cubic feet from 136.5 trillion standard cubic feet. Commissioning of new floating stations which have increased crude oil output. Inefficiencies in the distribution of PMS such that lines for petrol have been significantly reduced across the country. Optimization of the government’s take in oil and gas activities. Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Ekowe, Bayelsa State and Bonny, Rivers State to enhance capacity building in the oil and gas sector. Increased oil exploration in the frontier basins. National crude oil output peak at 2.5 million barrels per day in 2013. Sustained crude oil production of 2.5 million bpd from a 2009 production of 700,000 bps.Deregulation of the downstream subsector, and new pricing supported by SURE-P. Stable supply of petroleum products. Creation of 30,000 jobs anchored on Nigerian Local Content Law. Establishment of the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria. Commissioning of Oredo Gas project. Repairs and Upgrade of Upstream oil facilities.transport : The Ministry of Transport has produced a 25-year strategic vision for Nigeria Railways. Before the advent of this administration, the Railway system was practically dead. Today, we have revived the rail sector. The narrow gauge line from Lagos to Kano has been rehabilitated with improved coaches providing regular services. The rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line is progressing with the Port Harcourt-Gombe segment as well as the branch line from Kafanchan to Kaduna expected to be completed and fully operational by December 2014. Rehabilitating several railway corridors including the Lagos-Ibadan-Ilorin-Jebba-Minna-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano with branch line from Zaria-Kaura Namoda; the Lagos-Abuja high speed (896 km); the Zaria-Kaura-Namoda-Sokoto-Illela (640 km); East-West line from Benin-Agbor-Asaba-Onitsha-Owerri-Aba with a spur line to Onitsha-Nnewi (323 km) and coastal line Benin-Sapele-Warri-Yenogoa-PortHarcourt-Uyo-Calabar. Already, work on the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail line, is progressing. The tracks of the rail line will be completed by December 2014. Upon completion of the project in the first quarter of 2015, it will be possible for Nigerians to live in Kaduna and work in Abuja. The Itape-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge line has attained an advanced stage, with the track completely laid. We hope to commence full operation before the end of 2015. Other segments of the new standard gauge speed train network are planned with contract already awarded for the Lagos –Ibadan Segment. There will be more of such modern and faster rail connections in the coming years. Already, discussions are now at advanced stage, for the Coastal rail line that will traverse through 10 states, from Lagos through the South-South and South-East, all the way to Calabar. We are also making effort towards establishing a locomotive assembly plant in Nigeria in partnership with GE of USA and construction of jetties and procurement of ferries.GEJ did virtually in all the sectors without being bias to either ethno or religious sentiment ....... you have no justification to vote against him if you must be sincere to yourselves.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:16:47 +0000
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