By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has inspected 23 containers of 1.4 smart meters at APM Terminal Papa Wharf, Lagos, meant for Eleven distribution companies aimed at closing over 8 million country’s meter gab.
Speaking with the media after the inspection on Thursday, the Minister noted that it was necessary for him to confirm the delivery of the procured meters which is in collaboration with international development partner, the World Bank to accelerate the clearance of the power containers at the port to enhance the implementation of the project and improve the sector liquidity.
He assured that the new smart meters would be distributed to the electricity customers in the country free of charge in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu.
The Minster also inspected the progress of work at Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) 2 x 60MVA GIS Transmission substation in Apapa being rehabilitated by the Japanese International Corporation (JICA). The station on completion is expected to improve power supply to Papa and it environs
Adelabu rounded off the inspection visits to the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) National Meter Test Station (NMTS) in Oshodi, Lagos State.
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