President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to revitalizing the industrial prowess of the Southeast region was emphasized by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the launch of the Light Up Nigeria project in Enugu. This initiative aims to enhance energy supply to industrial clusters in the Southeast, starting with the inauguration of the 188 Mega Watts Aba Integrated Power Plant Project in Abia State by Geometric Power Limited.
The completion of the Aba Integrated Power Plant Project, after over 20 years, marks a significant milestone. The project is part of a broader effort to reinvigorate the economy and provide a long-awaited solution to the region's power supply challenges. The Southeast Business Roundtable, organized by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) and its partners, underscores the collaborative approach taken to address these issues.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, speaking virtually, praised the initiative for its innovative approach to governance. He highlighted the project's focus on efficient power dispatch to consumers, which will reduce costs for the productive sector, improve productivity, and create jobs. This aligns with the state's commitment to fostering economic growth through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking policies.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, commended the Aba Integrated Power Project as a model for private sector infrastructure investment in Nigeria. She emphasized the need for a conducive regulatory environment to attract more investments in the energy sector. Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the project's use of gas, a clean energy source abundant in Nigeria, as a significant advantage for the nation's energy transition and economic development.
