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Published on 2024-02-26 22:00:38
Vice-President Kashim Shettima launched the Light Up Nigeria Project in Enugu, marking a significant step towards improving power supply to industrial clusters in the South-east. The event was organized by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), a government-owned entity responsible for implementing the National Integrated Power Project and managing gas thermal electricity generation assets in the country.
The ceremony was attended by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. The presence of these dignitaries emphasized the importance of the project in the region.
In his address at the flag-off ceremony held at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, Vice-President Shettima highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to positioning the South-east as a significant industrial hub in Nigeria. He described the Light Up Nigeria Project as a transformative initiative that brings renewed hope to industrialists and investors in the region.
Emphasizing the critical role of stable power supply in driving industrialization, Vice-President Shettima expressed confidence in the project’s ability to stabilize Nigeria’s economy. He underscored the importance of making the power sector functional to ensure the overall success of the country.
Governor Mbah commended the federal government and the NDPHC for launching the Light-Up Nigeria Project, noting that it aligns with his administration’s focus on innovative governance in Enugu State. He highlighted the project’s potential to boost economic growth by addressing the longstanding challenge of power supply in the region.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Chiedu Ugbo, echoed the sentiment that the Light Up Nigeria Project represents a new era for power generation in the South-east. He emphasized the significance of providing reliable electricity to industrial and business clusters, stressing the positive impact it would have on productivity, job creation, and economic growth.
Ugbo acknowledged the technical and market challenges hindering the effective utilization of power generation plants in Nigeria. He identified the lack of adequate transmission and distribution infrastructure as a major obstacle, affecting the efficient delivery of electricity to consumers.
The event served as a platform for stakeholders in the South-east business community to engage with Vice-President Shettima and demonstrate their support for the project. It underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s electricity challenges and set the stage for similar interventions in other regions of the country.
In conclusion, the Light Up Nigeria Project in Enugu signifies a significant step towards improving power supply in the South-east and driving economic development in the region. With support from government officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders, the project aims to address long-standing power challenges and create a conducive environment for growth and prosperity.
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