Abuja, Nigeria – Na wah! Everything dey happen for Nigeria power sector as Federal Executive Council (FEC) just drop N13 billion for compensation wey dem go use settle landowners wey go suffer for the Lagos-Ogun transmission project. Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, check in with the gist after FEC meeting wey President Bola Tinubu lead for Abuja on Wednesday.
According to Adelabu, this Lagos-Ogun wahala na big matter as e get value of $238 million, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) dey finance am. He no stop for that one o! Dem also drop $34 million to buy and install high-capacity transformers to fit upgrade the national electricity grid wey don dey age like fine wine. (But if only our light go fit shine like that!)
Adelabu talk say this money go help compensate property owners and communities wey dey under the transmission line route. “When we complete this project, na dedicated and stable electricity go follow our industrial estates, wey dey touch Nigeria economy well well!” he assured with confidence.
But wait! No be just light project dem carry come, oh! The transformer upgrade initiative sef go dig deeper into pocket with N5.2 billion alongside the $34 million wey dem factor for related expenses. Dem go set new transformers to replace those old ones wey dey fall apart faster than a soldier wey no go gym!
Dem talk say this upgrade go include two 150MVA 330/132kV transformers, three 100MVA 132/33kV transformers, and so many more versatile transformers, wey go land for different locations across the national grid. “E go help relieve pressure for overloaded substations, improve voltage stability, and fit handle the new load wey dey on ground,” Adelabu explain.
As e be, the national grid don dey age pass our grandfathers now, with some parts wey don dey run for over 50 years. E get plenty transformers, cables, and other parts wey don dey weak like compound wey no get maintenance for long. “We must do regular maintenance and timely replacements if we wan keep everything dey work for everybody wey need power,” he stress.
Adelabu also dey very optimistic say these approvals na key steps for Tinubu government to get everything in order. Dem dey focus on eliminate all the transmission wahala wey dey cause system collapse, and set everything straight for sustainable economic growth through dependable electricity supply. (Baba God, make e happen!)
