Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Raji Fashola, on Thursday in Lagos applauded the efforts of
Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) in delivering power to
Magboro and its environs in Ogun state after 17 years of non-supply...
The Minister made this commendation at
the Guardian Newspaper Power Summit 2017 which took place in Lagos and
enumerated other measures and strategies of the current administration
in ensuring incremental power supply to Nigerians. “Let me tell you
Magboro have not had light in 17 years, the community has been connected
now , the man who did it is here ,Chiedu stand up for recognition, I
think you need to applaud him, take a bow” he stated.
In a related development, at the 19th
Monthly Power Sector Operators’ Meeting in Lagos on Monday, the
Minister said efforts were on in addressing the payment of debts owed
the power sector by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and
legacy debts inherited from the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria
(PHCN), and power supply growth.
The operators agreed to encourage the
promotion of true story of hope in the sector, based on ongoing projects
and efforts to improve the power sector, as well as limiting inaccurate
and alarmist comments in the media about the power sector.
The MD/CEO, Niger Delta Power Holding
Company (NDPHC), Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, gave a progress report on projects at
Ugwuaji, Egbema, Okija, Omotosho and Olorunsogo host communities,
expected to be completed by December this year.
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