NDDC commissions N248m substation to boosts power supply in Edo
By Chibuzo Ihegboro
An injection substation worth N248 million has been commissioned by the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) at Amufi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government of Edo State worth to boost power supply in the state.
The 1x15MVA 33/11KV electricity injection substation worth N248 million was inaugurated on Monday.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, said the project would improve the energy requirement of Amufi and neighbouring communities as well as increase productivity in business for companies and artisans in the beneficiary communities.
He said, “NDDC is a blessing to Niger Delta people as against the negative narrative. The only government presence you see in some areas is projects done by NDDC. We are not in competition with the state government but to complement what they are doing.
“President Bola Tinubu has directed the NDDC to complete all projects and revive abandoned ones to the benefit of the people.
This project will improve the commerce of Amufi and its environs as well as attract people to come to live in the community.
“I must thank the community for ensuring that the project while under construction was not vandalized. We want other communities to emulate the gesture of the Amufi community. The project will serve the interests of the people.
Government should provide security for the facility and we thank Edo State government for providing security for the project over the years,” he added.
The NDDC boss also assured stakeholders that the road leading to the facility would be constructed to ease the challenges faced by the residents.
The Senator presenting Edo South in the National Assembly, Neda Imaseun, while commending NDDC, said that the importance of power could not be overemphasised, noting that the substation would enhance power supply in the community and boost business around Amufi.
He also appealed to the NDDC to consider constructing the road leading the community as it would also improve the quality of lives of the locals and boost the local economy.
He said, “Everyone knows the importance of electricity and the commissioning of the substation will help boost the business in and around the community. I will also use this opportunity to appeal to the NDDC to undertake the road construction leading to this community as it will improve the people’s quality of life.”
Edo State representative on the NDDC board, Hon Patrick Aisowieren, commended the NDDC for the project and urged the people to own and protect the facility for the best interest of the community and the state.
