Kano Govt. to acquire land for Trans-Nigeria Gas Pipeline project

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Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has issued a notice of land acquisition for the execution of Trans-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project.

A statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor , Malam Abba Anwar, in Kano, said the gesture was in appreciation of the Federal Government’s effort to link Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano (AAKK) section with gas pipelines.

The statement read:  “The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, is wiling to pay compensation in respect of crops, building structures and unexhausted improvement on the land in accordance with Section 29 of the Land Use Act 1978.”

It disclosed that the affected land areas the developmental project would passed through are “Tarau-Gwarzo road, Crossing of Chiromawa River, Chiromawa Garun Malam road, Crossing Tamburawa River and other areas that includes Crossing of 33KVA High Tension (TNGS0451R), amongst others.

“Governor Ganduje has been liaising very well with the NNPC for an effective and immediate take-off for the people to benefit immensely.”