Power & Energy

Apr
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Approves The Establishment Of An Independent Power Project In ABSU To Solve Power Challenge Of Uturu Community

Gov. Otti Approves The Establishment Of An Independent Power Project In ABSU To Solve Power Challenge Of Uturu Community

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Power & Energy
GOV. OTTI APPROVES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECT IN ABSU TO SOLVE POWER CHALLENGE OF UTURU COMMUNITY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the setting-up of an independent power plant project in Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) to solve the power challenge of ABSU and Uturu community. Governor Otti revealed this while being hosted by the people of Isuikwuato LGA at the Isuikwuato High School, Otankpa. He said that the power project is part of the ongoing rehabilitation in ABSU. "As part of the rehabilitation of Abia State University, I have approved that an independent power…
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Apr
07
2025
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Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, Power & Energy
Electricity: FG to receive 3.2million meters this month for Nigerians Faced with growing criticism over the lack of progress in bridging the huge metering gap in the power sector, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday disclosed that the government is expecting the first batch of 3,205,101 prepaid meters it ordered last year. Adelabu, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, said 75,000 meters under the International Competitive Bid 1 (ICB1) are expected by April 2025, followed by the second batch of 200,000 meters in May 2025. Despite the slow pace of…
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Apr
02
2025
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Power Struggle: Aba’s Factories Light Up But Can’t Afford The Bills – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Power Struggle: Aba’s Factories Light Up But Can’t Afford The Bills – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
Power Struggle: Aba’s Factories Light Up But Can’t Afford the BillsDespite Geometric Power’s grid, 88% of Ariaria manufacturers battle soaring tariffs—will Governor Otti flip the switch? Aba, April 1st, 2025 — A groundbreaking field report on Ariaria Market’s manufacturers reveals a stark paradox: while the Geometric Power Plant has stabilized electricity supply, 88% of small-scale factories now face crippling tariff hikes, with monthly bills soaring by 35–50%. We advice that without some kind of state intervention, Aba’s famed “Japan of Africa” industrial ecosystem risks collapse. It's heart warming that Governor Alex Otti is mounting pressure to streamline energy costs and…
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Mar
06
2025
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TCN Announces Peak In Power Generation To 5,801.84MW

TCN Announces Peak In Power Generation To 5,801.84MW

News Flash, Power & Energy
TCN Announces Peak In Power Generation To 5,801.84MW The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an increase in power generation to 5,801.84 megawatts. A statement signed by its management on Wednesday said the feat is yet another milestone in peak generation, and maximum daily energy ever attained in Nigeria’s power sector. “(TCN) is pleased to announce that the nation’s power sector has achieved another milestone with a peak generation of 5,801.84MW,” the statement read in part. The agency stated that the feat was achieved on March 4, 2025, at 21:15 hours, with a stable frequency of 49.69Hz. The generated power…
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Feb
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Diesel Shortage: Telecom May Shutdown Nationwide, ATCON Warns

Diesel Shortage: Telecom May Shutdown Nationwide, ATCON Warns

News Flash, Power & Energy, Telecommunications
Diesel Shortage: Telecom may shutdown nationwide, ATCON warns The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has raised an urgent alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, disclosed in a statement sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region. “This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment…
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Feb
18
2025
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The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – What And Why? – By Engr. Ikechukwu Monday(Honourable Commissioner For Power And Public Utilities)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares by Abia State Government – What and Why? Enugu Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) was incorporated as a Public Liability Company in 2005 following the unbundling of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). In 2013, Interstate Electrics Limited took over the management of EEDC after the purchase of 60% of EEDC shares from the federal government through the privatisation process leaving 40% shareholding shares to Federal, State and local governments, warehoused by Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) and Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). EEDC operates within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) framework, licensed…
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Feb
18
2025
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Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Power & Energy
On further Clarifications by the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities concerning the raging 60% acquisition of EEDC. The clarifications contained in the release by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday yesterday is clear, unambiguous and well understood. His statement that due technical diligence is being carried out on the dilapidated infrastructure being used by the EEDC to distribute darkness in the State, as part of ongoing negotiations to acquire 60% stakes of Interstate Electrics in EEDC is different from what we read from the CPS that Abia state has acquired 60% of EEDC holding.…
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Feb
16
2025
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Right-Of-Reply: Re: The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere(Okpotemba) Replies Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Right-Of-Reply: Re: The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere(Okpotemba) Replies Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
Re: THE PLANNED ACQUISITION OF 60% EEDC SHARES BY ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT. My Right of Reply to Citizen Ukoha Njoku, the Chief Press Secretary. My dear brother Ukoha, you started your rejoinder to my article rather badly by referring to my remarks as "skepticism". As the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, you are expected to discern the boundary between an advisory remark and a skeptical engagement. Knowing me and where I'm coming from should have told you that mine was just a remark to keep our government properly guided before we commit unintended mistake. You should also be mindful…
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Feb
16
2025
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Right-Of-Reply: Increased Productivity In ABIA As The Major Driver Of The Planned Acquisition Of EEDC: A Clarification To Dr. Odo Ijere’s Scepticism – Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Right-Of-Reply: Increased Productivity In ABIA As The Major Driver Of The Planned Acquisition Of EEDC: A Clarification To Dr. Odo Ijere’s Scepticism – Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY IN ABIA AS THE MAJOR DRIVER OF THE PLANNED ACQUISITION OF EEDC: A CLARIFICATION TO DR. ODO IJERE'S SCEPTICISM. The planned acquisition of 60% equity in EEDC by Abia State Government is deliberate and intentional. The decision to have the majority share is to give the State Government the latitude to lead the efforts in reversing the 'poorly managed' EEDC by Interstate Electrics Limited, improve power supply to Abians living around the Umuahia ring-fence and increase productivity/output in Abia State. Dr. Odo in his article admitted that EEDC is among the worst managed DISCO in Nigeria but failed…
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Feb
16
2025
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The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC, Let’s THINK Before We Shoot Ourselves On The Legs – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

The Planned Acquisition Of 60% EEDC, Let’s THINK Before We Shoot Ourselves On The Legs – Dr. Chief Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
THE PLANNED ACQUISITION OF 60 % EEDC,let's think before we shoot ourselves on the legs. It will do this state a lot of good if we distance ourselves from any joint venture or partnership with EEDC, very poorly managed by Interstate Electrics limited. EEDC is among the worst managed Disco in Nigeria of all the Discos created by privatization for close to 20yrs. We expected the Abia state government to take advantage of unbundling of the electricity sector or removal of power from the exclusive legislative list to roll out plans for investors to start up businesses in the generation,…
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