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The European Union says
it has released over one hundred and thirty billion naira as a five year grant
to the Federal Government for commencement of micro project programme
in nine Niger Delta states.
The EU Ambassador to Nigeria
DAVID MACRAE announced the figure in Port Harcourt at the formal launching of
the EU Assisted Micro Projects Programmes.
The EU Ambassador to
Nigeria explained that the micro projects programme in nine Niger Delta States
is an effort to reducing poverty through provision of infrastructural services
and sustainable livelihood.
DAVID MACRAE said the EU
will continue to partner with the Federal Government in the development of the
Niger Delta states.
The Minister of National
Planning, SAMSUDEEN OSMAN, represented by the Executive Secretary, national
Planning Commission FIDELIS UGBO said benefiting states, local government and
communities will provide counterpart funding for project to be embarked upon.
The Minister however
stressed that all development projects must conform with the people standard.
Rivers State Commissioner
for Budget and Economic Planning, GOGO LEVI CHARLES said the first phase of the
MPP9 scheme in Rivers State will commence with one hundred micro projects.
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