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Modular Refineries’ll Make N’ Delta Oil Hub – Boroh

The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, says the Niger Delta region will soon become a hub of oil business, if the modular refineries are operational.
Boroh said this in a statement by Ms. Stella Inametti, the PAP’s Head of Media and Communications yesterday in Abuja.
She quoted Boroh as having made the remark on the Voice of Nigeria (VON’s) programme “In the News”.
“The Federal Government’s endorsement for modular refineries to be built by operators of illegal refineries and the process of engaging oil communities to protect oil pipelines have made the Niger Delta people part of the oil business,” he said.
Boroh explained that the government resolved the issue of illegal refineries in favour of the people after high level stakeholders’ meetings.
“In our fact finding and confidence building efforts, our high level government officials led by the Vice President met with the Niger Delta people, identified and articulated their immediate and future needs and we are now making spirited efforts to address them.”
On the efforts to reform the ex-agitators, he said it took continuous dialogue, patience and perseverance to make them appreciate the sincerity and commitment of the current government.
According to him, he is dealing with “special people” that have been living in the creeks and changing their mindsets demand hard work and prayers.
The presidential aide said that PAP initially had 35,000 beneficiaries, noting that 7,000 have already been trained as graduates in various universities within Nigeria and foreign countries in addition to acquiring vocational skills.
Boroh pointed out that many ex-agitators are interested in making living from agriculture in line with the policy the Federal Government to diversify the economy.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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