Power producers urge Finance Minister to speed up IMF fund disbursement
The Chamber for Independent Power Generators is urging the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin-Adam, as a matter of priority to expedite the disbursement of funds from the International Monetary Fund to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor, it said despite the announcement that the IMF cash has been released over a month ago, there has not been any demonstrable commitment or action towards disbursing these funds to the IPPs. According to the Chamber, the delay has significantly hindered the conclusion of the already prolonged re-negotiations with the IPPs...