Federal Government Power Company, under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), has sought collaboration with the Kwara State Government to boost sufficient power supply across the State.
This was disclosed today during a stakeholders’ meeting involving the Ministry, representatives of FGN Power Company, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Ilorin.
The Commissioner for Energy, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Mr. Olaitan Afolabi, assured of the Kwara State Government’s support for the initiative.
He described the project as a laudable initiative by the Federal Government and noted that the state government is working tirelessly to improve the economic, social, and infrastructural development of the State.
He further stated that the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, through the Ministry of Energy, has commenced the installation of 34 transformers across the State, demonstrating his commitment to the welfare of the people.
He added that power is inevitable for development and emphasized that the State Government is taking all necessary actions to enhance social, economic, and infrastructural growth.
He assured that the State would fully support the initiative, as it is for the benefit of Kwarans, which will also attract investors.
The Coordinator, Distribution Lines and Injection Sub-station, and Technical Lead of the FGN team, Engr. Oladunjoye Olubukola, stated that the Offa Sub-station is one of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) in the Phase One projects.
The Coordinator, Environmental, Social and Governance, FGN Power Company, Dr. Robert Eze, explained that the initiative is aimed at bridging the energy gap in the country, with a clear mandate to increase power supply.
He noted that the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) is investing in comprehensive solutions designed to provide Nigerian consumers with dependable and additional electricity.
According to him, the expected impact includes the radiation of more feeders, enhanced commercial, industrial, and residential activities for increased attraction of investors to the State.
In her remarks, the Assistant General Manager, Transmission, Oshogbo Sub-region, Engr. Chizoba Ezeoke, said the initiative would benefit the people of Offa and its environs by creating employment opportunities and improving access to sufficient and reliable power supply.
She added that it would boost small businesses and ensure more stable electricity supply.
Also present at the meeting were the Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply, Mallam Yakuba Adam; Director of Electrical Engineering, Engr. Fisayo Dada; Assistant Manager, Environmental, Social and Governance (ES&G), FGN Power Company, Mr. Segun Adedeji, Communication Analyst FGNPC, Daniel Omatseyin, among others.
