NGF drags FG to court over 10 National Integrated Power projects

The Nigeria Governors Forum says its lawyers have taken steps to prevent the federal government from selling 10 National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPS).

This is contained in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at the end of the teleconference held on Tuesday by the governors.

It was signed by NGF chairman and Sokoto state governor Aminu Tambuwal.

The governors also insisted that the dispute over the planned payment of 418 million dollars  Paris Club Refund fee by the federal government to some consultants be left for the court to resolve.

Meanwhile the NIPPS in contention were not listed by the governors.

But in April 2021, the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) approved adoption of a fast-track strategy for the privatisation of five power plants.

They are Geregu, Omotosho, Ihovbor, Olorunsogo and Calabar power plants.