Abia State Governor Alex Otti has commended the management of Geometric Power for restoring electricity supply in Aba after several days of outage. The commendation was made on Tuesday, 11 August, while receiving the management of Geometric Power led by its Chairman, Barth Nnaji, a professor, in his office, according to a statement from the governor's spokesperson, Njoku Ukoha.
Governor Acknowledges Impact of Blackout
Governor Otti acknowledged the impact of the blackout on residents and businesses in Aba and its environs, noting that the people have become accustomed to having constant power supply under the current administration. He expressed gratitude for the resolution of the blackout, stating, "I must also put on record our appreciation for the resolution of the blackout that lasted several days. At some point, we were running around, and then we got the message that power had been restored. We want to congratulate and thank you."
The governor highlighted the community's reliance on steady electricity, remarking, "It's interesting that when power goes out for hours in Aba, people are screaming because they have gotten used to constant electricity."
Call for Backup Plans
Governor Otti urged Geometric Power to implement multiple sources of gas supply and adequate backup plans to prevent a recurrence of prolonged outages. He emphasized the need for permanence, saying, "What we need to do now is to ensure that it doesn't happen again. So, we need to make it permanent, whatever it takes."
The governor reiterated his administration's commitment to working with Geometric Power and other stakeholders to sustain the gains in power supply and drive industrialisation in Aba.
Meeting Attendees
The meeting was attended by top officials of Geometric Power and members of the State Executive Council, including the commissioner for power and public utilities who joined virtually. The collaboration aims to strengthen the electricity infrastructure in the region.
This development underscores the importance of reliable power supply for the economic activities in Aba, a major commercial hub in Abia State.
