Imo govt concludes construction plan for 330kv power line from Alaoji, others

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Imo State government under the watch of Governor  Hope Uzodinma has rolled  out plans for the construction of the 330KV power line along Alaoji/Egbu/Ihiala/Onitsha.

Gov Uzodimma & Sam Nwaire, SA on Power & Energy

If  ompleted, its expected to boost the energy supply in the state

Earlier, the African Development Bank(AFDB), Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN), Nigerian  Electricity  Management Agency(NEMSA), and the state government Engineers, were on site in January for the final inspection to ensure the commencement of the project goes unhindered.

The visiting team were led on the fact finding  inspection to Alaoji, Abia state by  Comr Sam Nwaire, the  Special  Adviser(SA) to the  Governor on Power and Energy.

During the visit, some of the unforeseen impediments to the realization of the electricity project were identified, reviewed and decisions on the way forward taken.

It’s heart warming to note that all necessary measures and equipment have been put in place including compensation arrangements for owners of houses under the power line marked for demolition..

The Power line will run from Alaoji to Egbu; from Egbu to Ihiala and thence to Onitsha. This is but a coordinated way of ensuring that the issue of epileptic power supply becomes a thing of the past in Imo state in particular and Southeast in general.

This recent step of accomplishment of Senator.Uzodimma has no doubt  allayed the fears of Imolites and Southeasterners at large on power supply.

Comr Nwaire in his remarks during the inspection stated that Imolites and business owners can now breathe  a sigh of relief, on the girm realization that their gains would no longer be spent on fuel and Diesel purchases, but will witnesses high rate of turnover.

Comrd Nwaire in a group photograph with the visiting team

Nwaire, however, operating in a well known terrain; having served in many capacities in the power sector from the days of National Electric Power Authority(NEPA) to Power Holding  Company of Nigeria(PHCN), rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer of one of the Electricity Distribution Companies(DISCOs), EKO Electricity  Distribution Company (EKEDC).

He commended the governor for his unwavering  support to make the issue of epileptic power supply a thing of the past in the state and by extension Southeast.

“This is another giant stride from the Shared Prosperity administration of His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma in his mission of remodeling the state, to make it investor’s delight,” Nwaire said.