The Minister of State for Power, Prince Goddy Jedy-Agba, has kicked off the transmission project for improved power supply at Ididep, Ibiono Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
ROYAL NEWS reports that the project is a construction of 2 x 30/40MVA, 123/33kv Substation with six feeders, which is projected to be completed in 18 months.
Jeddy-Agba stated that the Federal Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had to embark on the construction of the substation to strengthen the national grid, improve service delivery and increase capacity to supply power to the people of Akwa Ibom, adding that upon completion, the substation would strengthen the national grid by increasing its wheeling capacity to 25,000MW by 2025.
According to the Director Information/Press in a statement issued on behalf of the ministry by Margaret Oyinboade, he further informed the gathering that the project was a campaign promise fulfilled by President Muhammad Buhari, to the people of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Emmanuel Udom, represented by the Hon. Commissioner of Power and Petroleum, Dr. James John Etim, thanked the Federal Government for bringing the project to the state and promised to support it.
Earlier, Senator Ita Enang, and the paramount chief of Ididep Ibiono, Okuku Ime Udo Usoro, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministers and Management of the Ministry of Power, the community heads and people of Akwa Ibom State for their cooperation.
He stated that he was interested in projects that influence the lives and promised to work with the state government to ensure its completion.
Director Transmission, Nosike Emmanuel appreciated the people for attending the groundbreaking ceremony and urged the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State to provide all necessary support and assistance to make the project a reality.
