Nebo meets Gencos, Discos over worsening power supply

Abuja: Worried by the worsening state of
electricity supply nationwide, the Minister of
Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has met the
owners of generation and distribution
companies with a view to finding a solution.
The meeting, which held in Abuja is coming
on the heels of additional generation
capacity occasioned by the recent
commissioning of two National Integrated
Power Projects, NIPPs, in Alaoji and
Olorunsogo.

This is also in view of plans for imminent
commissioning of other NIPP plants upon the
completion of these projects. Setting the
agenda for the meeting, the minister
described the Distribution Companies,
DISCOs, as the vital link in the service
delivery chain.
He expressed strong commitment and
willingness of the Federal Government to
continue to support the operations of the
Generation and Distribution Companies to
actualise the plans to meet the energy needs
of customers in both the private and public
sectors.
The Minister also stressed the need for
synergy among all power sector
stakeholders. Nebo, while addressing issues
raised by the investors, said that the case
was being made for Government to keep faith
with the contractual commitment to further
reduction in both commercial and technical
losses, which have been a big problem in the
sector over the years.
He also commended the new owners for their
commitment and focus in revamping and
upgrading inherited facilities, which has
resulted in substantial increase in delivery
capacities.