FG Guarantees Speedy Completion of 378MW Imo Energy Plant

FG Guarantees Speedy Completion of 378MW Imo Energy Plant

The Federal Authorities has promised accelerated completion of the 378.3 megawatts Egbema Energy Plant in Imo State, saying it’s presently 70 per cent accomplished.

The Minister of Energy, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the reassurance on the weekend throughout an inspection go to to the ability plant, commending the Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodinma, for his dedication to collaborating with the Niger Delta Energy Holding Firm to finish the ability tasks within the state.

Accompanied by the Managing Director of the NDPHC, Mr Chiedu Ugbo, the minister praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the 2023 Electrical energy Act, which permits states to take part within the electrical energy sector.

Adelabu stated the completion of the Egbema energy plant and related transmission tasks will enhance the electrical energy provide in Imo State and past.

Talking, Uzodinma pledged to collaborate with the NDPHC to make sure the completion of the plant to enhance the electrical energy provide within the State.

He stated the collaboration would make sure the completion of the 378.3MW Egbema Energy Plant, together with the 330/33KV switchyard, the Omoku-Egbema-Owerri-Alaoji 330KV DC transmission traces tasks, and the Owerri transmission substation enlargement challenge.

“The tasks are at numerous phases with the ability plant at 70 per cent completion stage. The collaboration between the Imo State Authorities and NDPHC goals to reinforce electrical energy provide and energise houses and companies in Imo State by means of the completion of the Egbema Energy Plant and related transmission infrastructure,” an announcement by Adelabu’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, stated on Sunday.