Agric Ministry Reveals Why It Built N30m Mosque in Borno
- The Ministry of Agriculture has reacted to a memo circulating on social media indicating it awarded a contract for the building of a mosque
- Theodore Ogaziechi, the ministry's spokesperson, confirmed the authenticity of the memo
- Ogaziechi also explained why the ministry decided to take responsibility for the building of the mosque in a Borno community
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed awarding a contract worth N30 million for the construction of a mosque in Borno state.
The ministry explained that it decided to build the mosque following a request from some displaced people who were sacked from their original community by the Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerian Tribune reported.
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Legit.ng gathers that this was contained in a statement signed and released by the ministry's spokesperson, Theodore Ogaziechi.
Apart from the mosque, the ministry said it would also provide solar-powered boreholes and overhead tanks, among other amenities for the community, The Cable also reported.
Contrary to the rumours that the memo containing the award of the mosque contract was leaked, the ministry said it is an official document and it is available for public scrutiny and review.
Legit.ng notes that there has been a nationwide outrage as to why the Ministry of Agriculture would award a contract for the construction of a mosque.
The ministry has, however, defended its action saying it received appropriate approval, carried out due needs assessment and ensured due process in the execution of the project.
It also advised the media to observe due diligence and restraint before publishing a story of that nature to avoid raising a false alarm and creating unnecessary rancour in the public space.
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In other news, the minister of agriculture and rural development, Sabo Nanono, has reportedly taken a new young wife for himself.
The politician who is 74 years old was said to have made things official with his 18-year-old bride simply known as Rakiya.
The new couple allegedly tied the knot on April 3, in Jere town, Kaduna, in a low-key ceremony.
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