Government to revive major Power Projects in Abia

By Golfa Franccis

The Nigerian Government has strategies to reactivate and complete three major Power projects, located in Abia Northern senatorial district in the first quarter of next year.

Minister of Power, Sale Mamman who gave the assurance said that the 2×30/40MVA substations 132 KVA transmission lines, which are located in Arochukwu, Ohafia and Ubur-Ihechiowa were awarded since 2001 but abandoned more than ten years ago at about ninety five percent completion.

Mamman during an inspection visit to the three projects, expressed disbelief that such projects would be abandoned at such levels, pledged that the contracts would be reviewed and rewarded for immediate completion.

He noted that the Power projects were of immense importance to the people because they would not only boast their electricity supply but give room for expansion to cover the entire Abia Senatorial district.

The Minister who was accompanied on the inspection by Senator Orji Uzo Kalu of Abia North, addressed crowds at the project locations that their long wait was over.

Both Senators Kalu and leaders of the host communities expressed appreciation for the Minister’s visit.

Confidence Okwuchi