The
first private power plant in Nigeria, Geometric is to commence operation in
March this year. Managing Director of
the company Mrs. Agatha Nnaji announced this when the National Good Governance
Tour Team inspected the plant in Aba, Abia State.
She
said the integrated power project comprises of 140 megawatts power plant,
overhead line, a 27 kilometre gas pipeline and a sub-station, which had been
completed.
Mrs.
Nnaji disclosed that the three turbines at the power plant had been installed
and that the company had entered into an agreement with Shell Petroleum Company
for the supply of gas to the plant.
She
added that the company had completed four substations at different locations in
Abia State and refurbished three substations from PHCN, with the intent of absorbing
and training some former staff of PHCH to drive the plant.
In his remark, the
Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, lauded the management of the company for
their foresight and courage in venturing into the power business.
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