Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving ₦68 billion operational support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP) in Borno State. The funding, to be released in phases from March 2026 to December 2028, aims to address power shortages exacerbated by insurgent attacks on infrastructure. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Ndume said stable power will boost economic activities, support small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), and complement military efforts against insurgents. He also urged citizens to protect power infrastructure from vandalism.
Key Points
- Households and businesses in Borno gain access to stable electricity after years of disruption.
- SMEs can operate more reliably, creating jobs and reducing insurgent recruitment pools.
- Military operations may benefit from improved power for logistics and communications.
- Vandalism of power infrastructure remains a threat, requiring community vigilance.
- The phased funding until 2028 suggests a long-term commitment to the region's recovery.
Watch whether the power plant restoration leads to measurable economic recovery in Maiduguri and if insurgent attacks on infrastructure resume or decline.
Sources: Vanguard News
