The Federal Government, on Friday, ordered the linking of the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line, which construction has reached an advanced stage of completion to the Port Harcourt and Onne Ports in Rivers State for freight operations to begin. The Ministe… Read on blog or Reader 9News Nigeria Read on blog or Reader FG Orders Linking Of Rail Line To Port Harcourt, Onne Ports Emmanuel Atseyinku April 1 The Federal Government, on Friday, ordered the linking of the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line, which construction has reached an advanced stage of completion to the Port Harcourt and Onne Ports in Rivers State for freight operations to begin. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Friday shortly after inspecting the Port Harcourt-Aba Railway track reconstruction. This is as he said the commencement of train operation within the route earlier scheduled for March 2024 would be shifted to April due to some technical issues. Alkali stated, "This is the second time I have come to Port Harcourt for the inspection of the rail line since I assumed office as the Minister of Transportation. "Of course, they gave us March but I'm sure while they are doing the inspection, you witnessed when I was trying to extract a commitment from the consultant and the contractor because the last time I was here, they said March, but because of some exigencies and technicalities of the work, they may extend it to April." While expressing dismay at the failure of the contractors to deliver the work in March as promised, he stated, "They (contractors) have given us a definite commitment that by March 6 they will be able to put Port Harcourt to Aba to use. "When somebody has given you a deadline and the deadline doesn't work, of course, you will be dismayed why he has failed, but if somebody promises you to deliver in March if for any reason he can deliver in April I think it's fine we can manage with that." The minister explained that though finance is a major challenge, the Federal Government is committed to completing all rail line projects, including standard and narrow gauge across the country. He stated, "Contract for the standard gauge was awarded by the past administration so when we took over we were trying to sort out the financing there is no way you can start a project without making all the arrangements for the finances so as soon as the finances are ready to fine we are going to start. "The government is serious and committed to developing all the projects in the country. We have just finished the inspection of the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line and are trying to start the operation in April. "I have directed the contractor to link Port Harcourt rail to Port Harcourt Port and Port Harcourt to Onne Port for freight operations to start."

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No, this isnt an April fool stunt. Before covid I did a lot of woodcarving and have let the practice slip. As I carved relatively large pieces, members of the group I worked with, who specialised in love spoons and other detailed carvings brough… Read on blog or Reader graham mcquade Read on blog or Reader HANDSTAND – CHERRYWOOD CARVING graham mcquade April 1 No, this isnt an April fool stunt. Before covid I did a lot of woodcarving and have let the practice slip. As I carved relatively large pieces, members of the group I worked with, who specialised in love spoons and other detailed carvings brought me felled tree trunks as feedstock for my work. So I have an outbuilding with quite a lot of large tree trunks in it and they are deteriorating. So I decided to resume my carving. I started with an old cherry tree - one of my own - that had succumbed to honey fungus. I had the notion of creating a hand with fingers opening much in the way of a boabab tree. Unfortunately I didnt have enough wood to splay the fingers and had to compromise. There is an option to add wood to the work to achieve your ends but joints get tested in the open wet environment - a fact that I have learnt to my cost in the past. So here is the latest piece, now guarding my pond, like an arm reaching out skywards trying to stop the rain. Who knows? Now that summer is here it will soon be joined by other pieces I have made over the years Always work for sale on my recently updated website: grahammcquadefineart.com Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said the state is the least developed among the 19 states in the northern part of Nigeria. Alia made the declaration on Friday when he broke the Ramadan fast with the Muslim faithful in Makurdi. He vowed, h… Read on blog or Reader 9News Nigeria Read on blog or Reader There Is Pressure On Me Not To Develop Benue, Rev- Father Alia Emmanuel Atseyinku April 1 Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said the state is the least developed among the 19 states in the northern part of Nigeria. Alia made the declaration on Friday when he broke the Ramadan fast with the Muslim faithful in Makurdi. He vowed, however, that the situation must change as his administration was determined to embark on developmental projects that would put Benue in a pride of place among other states in the country. "Out of the 19 northern states, Benue is one of the very least developed. It is just now that we are even installing solar streetlights.

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