Jonathan Proved His Love For Borno People By Visiting The State Twice In One Month --Minister

Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power, on Saturday
said that President Goodluck Jonathan has demonstrated true love for
Borno with his numerous initiatives aimed at developing the state.

Wakil, who spoke at the PDP presidential rally in Maiduguri, said:
"The opposition has been making noise that the president will not
visit Borno. But he visited twice this month to show is love for the
people.

"The president visited first to condole the victims of the insurgency
attack in Baga where he personally met with the Internally Displaced
Persons in their camp.

"Today, he is here again to showcase his achievements toward seeking
re-election in next month's elections".

Wakil also commended Jonathan for approving numerous projects for the state.

"Mr President, we want to thank you for your show of concern to the
people of the state over the insurgency problem.

"I want to inform you that work had reached 98 per cent completion on
the new power line that you approved for the state", he said.

Wakil also thanked the president for approving a new 138 KVA
transformer for the state.

"We want to thank you for the marching orders given for the
restoration of power in Borno after about seven months of blackout.

"We also commend you for implementing developmental projects in the
state in spite of the current security challenges", he said.
--(NAN)