The outgoing Minister of Power, Abubarka Aliyu, has said that the Power Sector has been repositioned to thrive as a result of the collaboration amongst stakeholders.
The Minister stated this during his valedictory speech in Abuja when the Ministry organized a sendforth dinner for him and the Minister of State Power, Mr. Jedy Agba in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the Ministry.
Speaking, Abubarka highlighted some of the achievements which he attributed it’s success to the synergy that existed amongst the stakeholders in the sector.
“The Zungeru hydroelectric power plant has become a reality as it was tested and proven to have added 700MW to the national grid”
“The kashimbilla hydroelectric power which is a joint project with the Ministry of Water Resources has been completed, supplying electricity to Yandev in Benue state. “Over 240 kilometers is completed, phase 1”. He said.
He revealed that Electricity is a value chain, from generation up to distribution The knowledge of this necessitated the rescripting of the power sector and it became more proactive and we’ll coordinated unlike how he met it.
Eulogizing the commitment of everyone that contributed towards the success story, he said that the era of speaking differently and working in silos is over and admonished all and sundry to eschew rancor, as it hampers effective service delivery.
Meanwhile the Minister of State Power, Goddy Jedy- Agba, said it’s been long, years of hardwork, but the effort of the stakeholders have made the achievements remarkable.
Agba appreciated the Federal Minister of Power, for giving him the opportunity of working with him in great harmony.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi in his welcome address, referred to the two outgoing Ministers as perfect gentlemen who within his short stay in office, had Wonderful working relationships.
Most pending, lagging, stalled Power project’s were duly completed due to the Hon. Minister’s resolve and willingness to create a positive change and lasting experience in the Power sector.
Fashedemi appreciated the Chairman, Senate and House Committee on Power, all the Agencies under power and different stakeholder for their input in ensuring that the Hon. Ministers finished strong.
Representative of the House Committees, Agencies representatives, Directors of the Ministries took turns to describe the outgoing Ministers as hardworking and able gentlemen.
Recall that before the Hon.Minister of Power assumed office, electricity supply across the nation was epileptic.
His administration has brought positive change in the Power Sector. The general public attested to increase in electricity supply.
Olusola Akintonde
