The Federal Government has kick-started the construction of a 2 x 30/40MVA, 123/33kv Substation with 6 feeders targeted at boosting electricity supply at Ididep, Ibiono Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
Minister of state for power, Prince Goddy Jedy-Agba, who flagged off the project, explained the timeline for the construction, saying it is projected to be completed in 18 months, starting from the date it was approved by Mr. President.
Jeddy-Agba stated that the Federal Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had to embark on the construction of the Transmission substation project for completion to strengthen the National grid, improve service delivery and increase capacity to supply power to the people of Akwa Ibom.
He explained that upon project completion it will strengthen the National Grid by increasing its wheeling capacity to 25,000MW by 2025.
He further informed the gathering that the project was a campaign promise fulfilled by President Muhammad Buhari to the people of Akwa Ibom State.
The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Emmanuel Udom , represented by the Commissioner of Power and Petroleum, Dr. James John Etim, thanked the Federal Government for bringing the project to Akwa Ibom state and promised to support the project.
Earlier, Senator Ita Enang, and the paramount chief of Ididep Ibiono, HRM. Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udo Usoro, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministers and Management of the Ministry of Power, the community heads and people of Akwa Ibom State for their cooperation.
He expressed interests in projects that influence the life of people and promised to work with the State Government to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Director Transimission, Engr. Nosike Emmanuel appreciated the people for attending the groundbreaking ceremony and urged the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State to provide all necessary support and assistance to make the project a reality.
