The Federal Government has promised accelerated completion of the 378.3 megawatts Egbema Power Plant in Imo State, as it revealed that is 70 per cent completed.
Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, gave the assurance at the weekend during an inspection visit to the power plant, commending Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo, for his dedication to collaborating with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to complete the power projects in the state.
Accompanied by Chiedu Ugbo, Managing Director, NDPHC, the minister praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the 2023 Electricity Act, which allows states to participate in the electricity sector.
Adelabu said the completion of the Egbema power plant and associated transmission projects will improve the electricity supply in Imo State and beyond.
“The projects are at various stages with the power plant at 70 per cent completion stage. The collaboration between the Imo State Government and NDPHC aims to enhance electricity supply and energise homes and businesses in Imo State through the completion of the Egbema Power Plant and associated transmission infrastructure,” a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu’s spokesperson, said on Sunday.
