The Nigerian Army has raised concerns about the inadequate power supply at the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos. This comes as the Federal Government has allocated N12.7 billion for a mass metering project across all Army formations. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during the flag-off of the metering exercise at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ikeja Military Cantonment.
Adelabu explained that out of a total of N40 billion earmarked for the mass metering project, N12.7 billion has been released for the current exercise. He emphasized that the mass metering in Army formations nationwide aims to accurately monitor monthly consumption, ensuring proper billing and eliminating estimated billing.
The minister stated that the current metering exercise will last for six weeks, with a second phase to follow. He highlighted that the initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu's agenda to ensure a consistent power supply to Army formations across the country.
Adelabu noted that the smart meters being installed are tamper-proof, which will help eliminate energy theft. He also mentioned that the meters allow for interconnectivity between the grid and off-grid solar power supply, particularly beneficial for military barracks in remote areas without grid supply.
The Chief Executive Officer of De Haryor Global Services, Ashade Olatunbosun, overseeing the metering project, mentioned that the second phase of the project will commence in Abuja and Enugu simultaneously. He added that military formations across the 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) will benefit from the exercise, ensuring more reliable power supply to the armed forces.
