Power Minister promises improved electricity delivery; Nigerians knock him

The Nigerian Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has disclosed the approval of extension of ‘Power Transmission Lines’ to cover various communities of Abia and Imo States.

Engr. Mamman made the disclosure on his Twitter handle, @EngrSMamman, on Thursday.

According to Sale, the federal government also approved the reconstruction of Substations in Bichi, Kanye and Zaki-Biam.

The new moves, he noted, will ensure improved electricity delivery in the country.

The Minister of Power tweeted:

“Yesterday, the @NigeriaGov approved the extension of ‘Power Transmission Lines’ to cover various communities of Abia & Imo States. Also approved are the reconstruction of Substations in Bichi, Kanye and Zaki-Biam.

Tweeting further, he stated:

Once completed, these projects shall help to expand the National grid and improve our ability to deliver electricity to Nigerians. The Transmission Company of Nigeria shall immediately kick-off the procurement processes for these projects.

The statement, however, did not go down well with some Nigerians who are wearied by poor power supple despite humongous sums dedicated to the energy sector.

Nigerians react

Okafor C. Uchenna @maziocuglobal:

“Same stories since 1960. Mad people every where. #referendum is all we want now.”

Hamman Usman @MuhammadHamman:

“Since 1999 to date projects in billions have been awarded running into trillions of NAIRA/ Dollars yet even in Abuja we hardly  enjoy light  for 5hrs in a day.”

Hassan Hussain @Hassanpullo:

“Hon. Minister Sir, do you know Taraba Central Senatorial District? I was informed that no local Government in Taraba Central is connected to the National grid. Are you aware pls? If that is true, as the Minister of Power from the State, what are you doing about the situation?”

Patricia @PatObi8:

“Dear sir why is Enugu electric charging my community almost a million naira to take them to band B. My community bought the transformer, they energized with themselves and pay millions to as bills yet no light in the last one year. Please help us.”

Nuel @Bull_Nuel:

“With due respect sir, Has Kaduna power plant 215MW been abandoned? @tundefashola promised some of the turbines will be fired and now is over 2yrs.. Kaduna power plant is over 10yrs now and still under construction.”

Mustyola @Alla_surre:

“They will not answer you oh. They want People to be praising them for bring mediocrity to them.”

Agbogidi the magnificent! @jimmy2time:

“Good but it’s best if electricity was added to the concurrent & residual lists so that state & local govts can generate & transmit power without waiting for Abuja. You think these state and local govts truly wanna do these or they are just playing politics?”

“In all the efforts of the @TCN_NIGERIA the @aedcelectricity never give absolute response to their customers plight. 4 month without light.”

Mbbash bashir @mbbashbashir3:

“What’s the update on the Mambila hydro electric power ? What’s the percentage completion now? Or has it been commissioned for use already? @EngrSMamman make a good use of your chance before the end of your tenure.”

Bentley E.O. @Bentleymecky:

“This particular question has played in my heads for a very long time now, been wondering who to ask really.”

General Alicomplex @Aliu86514894:

“Mabila power project can not be achieveable , only exist in social media propaganda of APC, the hon.sir this is the only gift you have for your people. Best of luck.”

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