Ndume Hails Tinubu's N68bn for Maiduguri Power Plant

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N68 billion to support the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP), emphasizing that this initiative will significantly reduce insecurity in Borno State. In a statement on Tuesday, Ndume highlighted that the restoration of electricity will enhance the economic life of the people, especially in the informal sector.

He noted that stable power supply is crucial for cutting off supply chains that enable terrorist recruitment and operations. Ndume, alongside Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, expressed gratitude for the federal government's response to the long-standing power outages that have plagued the region.

The funding will be released in phases of N2 billion monthly from March 2026 to December 2028, totaling N68 billion, aimed at bridging the existing funding gap for the MEPP. This intervention is part of a broader effort initiated in 2021 to mitigate prolonged power outages caused by insurgency and vandalism.