Muhammed Haliru, Emir of Borgu
The Emir of Borgu in Borgu Emirate in Niger State, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Dantoro, Kitoro IV, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the take-off of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC).
Also, the managing director of the Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa said traditional rulers were central to the commission.
The emir who spoke in New Bussa when he received the governing council of HYPPADEC who was on a tour of the state at his palace, charged the commission to redouble its effort in addressing the ecological challenges bedevilling those living on the flood plain.
Kitoro noted with concern, the excruciating condition of the communities in terms of access to basic social amenities including electricity, in spite of the huge sacrifice they made for the construction of hydroelectric dams.
He described the new development as a thing of joy to the communities as the Commission will provide a platform through which their sufferings will be ameliorated.
While expressing appreciation to President Buhari for always identifying with the plight of the disadvantaged in the country, the emir expressed satisfaction with the composition of the Governing Council and Management of HYPPADEC.
Also speaking the chairman, HYPPADEC Governing Council, Joseph Terfa Ityav stated that the Commission was not unaware of the hardship the communities were passing through since the construction of the hydroelectric power stations, stressing that the commission will surely address the issues.
He said, “HYPPADEC is saddled with the responsibility of improving the living standard of this communities and your royal highness we are here today to give you a commitment that, with the establishment of the commission we are going to address these issues which have been lingering for a very long time.”
The managing director stated that they were ready to start with the immediate concerns of especially the youths and women through empowerment in order to improve their living standard.
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