The senate has appointed Muazu Sambo as a minister-designate following a one-hour screening on Tuesday.
Sambo’s nomination was confirmed by the upper legislative chamber after his screening and is expected to be inaugurated as a minister following his confirmation by the senate.
During his screening, Sambo had pledged to crack the issues hindering the progress of Mambilla power project within one year.
He also noted that there must be a way of appeasing Sunrise Power Transmission Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPTCL), a company which had taken Nigeria to the International Court of Arbitration, Paris, France.
“This was a project that was conceptualised right from the days of the first republic and up till now we are still talking about it not taking off,” he said.
“I know that the non-taking off of the project is because of an arbitration case in Paris. There must be a way of settling the company that took us to court.
“I will make a difference in one year. I know where the problem is and how to crack it.”
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