By Daniel Maduka
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the vision, mission, resoluteness and high level of commitment displayed by the promoters of Geometric Power Plant , particularly, Professor Bath Nnaji in seeing the project through in the face of seemingly intractable challenges.
This is just as he has urged Governor Alex Otti of Abia state to continue in his pursuit of people oriented programmes, and noted that Abia residents are appreciative of his dedication and commitment to service.
President Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima spoke at the official commissioning of the 188 MW, gas powered turbines of the Electricity generating and distribution company in Aba on Monday, February 26 2024.
The President said the ambitious power project will serve to bolster the power needs of not only consumers within its area of operation, but that of the country.
While acknowledging the potential positive impact of the land mark investment on the task of rejigging the economy, President Tinubu called on others to think along the line of progenitors of Geometric Power plant.
President Tinubu assured of his administration readiness to encourage and support investments of the nature of the $ 800 million Geometric Power Plant.
President Tinubu who confessed to being overwhelmed by the organic support being shown to Governor Otti ,admonished him to continue on the path of service delivery to the people, as Abia residents are genuinely appreciative of his commitment to transform the State.
“Before coming here ( Geometric Power Plant) ,I commissioned some roads in Aba metropolis. I must confess that I was pleasantly overwhelmed by the high level of organic support from the residents . It is a clear testament that the Governor is on the right track. My sincere advice ,is that he should continue with his people oriented programmes ” President Tinubu noted.
The Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu while expressing happiness with the completion of the signature project ,said with Geometric coming on steam, the country’ s power supply problems appear ameliorated.
He assured power consumers across the country that the federal government is making all efforts to halt arbitrary estimated billings by the Discos, adding that Geometric will add to the power supply capacity of the National Grid.
In his address, Governor Otti acknowledged the huge potentials of Geometric in the quest to grow the economy of Abia state .
Otti, who recounted his modest role from his years as the Managing Director of Diamond Bank to now as the Abia State Governor, in ensuring that the Geometric dream is realized ,said the power plant is set to drive the economic recovery efforts of not only Abia state , but also that of the nation,
While calling on all relevant bodies to ensure steady and regular gas supply to the power generating and distribution outfits for effective service delivery to the consumers, he appealed to the Management of the Power company to avoid any acts of exploitation of its consumer base.
The Geometric Power plant is expected to significantly improve the power supply needs of nine out of the 17 local councils of Abia.
The nine Local Councils fall within the Aba Ring Fence ,the official operation area of the company.
