Why FEC approved N1.4bn for Transport Ministry
20 February 2020 |
7:04 am
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N1.4 billion for 180 marine fenders used for preventing ships or boats from colliding with each other.
Minister of State for Transportation, Ms. Gbemisola Saraki disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the weekly FEC meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. She said the new fenders are to replace the ones currently in use, which have deteriorated over time.
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