FGN to engage governors to end delay of power projects caused by right-of-way
Oru Leonard
The Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu FNSE has said that the federal government is working with state governors to address the problem of right-of-way, which he said is delaying many power projects across the country.
He added that government is planning to engage the governors through their forum, to address the problem for timely completion of power projects.
Engineer Abubakar stated this Tuesday while receiving the leadership of Eko Electricity Distribution Company that paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. The Minister noted that government is taking inventory of all the right-of-way challenges nationwide to order to engage state governors.
While commending Eko Electricity Distribution company for being the best electricity distribution company in terms of financial performance , Abubakar urged other electricity distribution companies to follow the example of Eko Electricity Distribution Company. Noting that Eko Disco could do more in the area of customer care and confidence.
Abubakar pointed out that Nigerian government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing its best in providing the enabling environment for all segments of the electricity value chain to perform at optimum level.
On power theft, Abubakar informed the meeting that currently there are over 100 ongoing projects by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) that will help in addressing power theft and to ensure grid stability.
Chairman , Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Dere Otubu said their visit was aimed at congratulating the Minister of power and to encourage him to do more of the good work he has been doing for improved power supply in Nigeria.
The chairman solicited the support of the Minister for increased power capacity for Eko Electricity Distribution Company.
Mr. Dere who was accompanied by the Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution Company Engr. Fadeyibi Adeoye called for government’s intervention to end power theft. He restates the commitment of the company for better services to its customers and the willingness of the company to partner with the federal government for rural electrification.
