A'Ibom set to centralise gas-driven power supply.

Published date17 April 2024

Akwa Ibom State government has moved to set up a central gas-driven power plant to supply 24 hours electricity within the secretariat complex in order to end the proliferation of power generating sets noise pollution and excessive carbon emissions at the Idongesit Nkanga secretariat.

The 1,000 kilowatts power plant, already at advance stage of completion and tie-in to the secretariat power line, is expected to provide cleaner, cheaper and constant electricity within the Idongesit Nkanga secretariat before the end of May.

Speaking to newsmen after the inspection tour of the power station, the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, , expressed satisfaction with the commitment of the contractor handling the project, affirming that the state government's pursuit for a shift in...

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