Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe don talk say Federal Government no get any plan to increase electricity tariffs. He say government priority na to improve power supply across the country. Tegbe talk dis one for Ibadan, Oyo State, during groundbreaking ceremony for 17.7MW interconnected mini-grid wey Rural Electrification Agency (REA) organise under Federal Ministry of Power.
For the event, Tegbe say, “what we are planning is a power sector that works around the clock. Our commitment is 24/7 power. I want to say this clearly and without ambiguity: there is no plan to increase electricity tariffs.” He urge Nigerians make dem disregard reports of possible tariff increase, saying reliable electricity supply na government priority.
The mini-grid project dey located for Bola, Jiboye, Molade-Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa and Sooko-Elega. E go provide electricity to communities across Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda and Lagelu Local Government Areas of Oyo State. Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited dey develop the project. E go add generation capacity to serve Bola, Jiboye, Ogo Oluwa, Molade-Adelubi and Sooko-Elega communities within Iwo Road axis of Ibadan.
The project be part of Federal Government strategy to complement national grid improvements with decentralised generation solutions wey go bring new power closer to areas wey need am. When dem finish, e suppose improve reliability and duration of electricity supply for beneficiary communities, with target of at least 20 hours of supply daily.
Tegbe say the project show Federal Government commitment to increase available electricity, strengthen reliability, and make sure improvements for power sector translate to economic opportunities for Nigerians. He talk say government dey pursue energy strategy to improve electricity supply through designated energy corridors like Lagos-Ogun, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, and Benin-Enugu-Port Harcourt. He add say plans dey to strengthen national grid and improve generation and transmission infrastructure across eastern, western and central parts of the country.
According to the minister, interconnected mini-grid projects go expand electricity access for beneficiary communities, reduce dependence on petrol and diesel generators, and create better environment for businesses, investment and job creation.
