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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STEPS UP EFFORTS TO COMPLETE IMO POWER PLANT

Mon., 27 May, 2024 
By: TheU News

The Federal Government has intensified its efforts to complete the 378.3 megawatts Egbema Power Plant in Imo State, with a promise to fast-track the project’s completion.

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu made the commitment during a recent visit to the power plant, where he acknowledged the dedication of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to collaborating with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company on the project.

Adelabu praised President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the 2023 Electricity Act, which enables states to participate in the electricity sector. He emphasized that completing the Egbema power plant and associated transmission projects will significantly enhance electricity supply in Imo State and beyond.

Governor Uzodinma reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the NDPHC to ensure the project’s timely completion. The partnership aims to boost electricity supply and energize homes and businesses in Imo State through the completion of the Egbema Power Plant and associated transmission infrastructure.

The projects are in various stages of completion, with the power plant being 70% finished. The partnership between the Imo State Government and NDPHC is crucial for energizing the state and driving economic growth.

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