APC Reps candidate rehabilitates Sifawa-Shagari-Yabo power supply line, pays advance of N150m

From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yabo/ Federal Constituency during the 2027 general elections, Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir has embarked on the rehabilitation of the Sifawa-Shagari-Yabo power line

Our Correspondent in Sokoto reports that the two local governments have rained without electricity for over six years sequel to the vandilization of of the power supply line by some yet-to-be identified hoodlums.

Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir has also made an advance payment of N150million to the contracting firm.

Speaking at the historic event, Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir said that he embarked on the project so sa to alleviate the prolonged suffering of the residents of the two local governments.

He said, ” We have suffered for too long due to the  dearth of electricity after the power line was vandalized.

” I have already paid N150million to the contracting company and I will logically complete the project at whatever cost.”

The don, However, appealed to the people of the area to guard the power line from vandalism.”

The Commissioner of Finance, Engr. Muhammad Jabbi Shagari and the Chairman of Shagari Local Government Area, Barrister Maidawa Kajiji, commended the candidate for executing the invaluable project.

A cross.section of APC leaders, elders and stakeholders also lauded Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir for executing the project that would bolster the socio-economic development of the two LGAs.