Gov Idris Approves ₦650m For Procurement, Installation Of 15MVA Transformer

Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu, has approved the release of ₦650 million for the procurement and installation of a 15MVA power transformer aimed at boosting electricity supply across the state.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida disclosed this on Friday while talking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.

According to the SSG, the intervention by the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris’ leadership is aimed at improving power supply and alleviating the hardship being experienced by residents due to epileptic electricity supply.

He explained that although electricity distribution is statutorily the responsibility of the Kaduna  Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), the state government deemed it necessary to intervene in the overall interest of the people.

‘While power distribution is within the purview of KAEDCO, the Kebbi State Government considers it expedient to step  in to ease the suffering of residents caused by persistent power outages’ he said.

Alhaji Tafida added that in addition to the approved ₦650 million, the state government also provides monthly financial support of ₦150 million to KAEDCO to enhance service delivery and ensure sustainable electricity supply in the state.

He therefore called on residents to cooperate with the government and KAEDCO by promptly paying their electricity bills, stressing that such a cooperation would  significantly contribute to sustaining improved power supply across Kebbi State-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you