Mohammed Shosanya
President Bola Tinubu,will February 24,commission 188MW Geometric Power generating plant in Aba,Abia State.
The plant is expected to give an uninterrupted power supply to people in Aba and nine local government areas in the state.
Abia State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this to newsmen in Umuahia while fielding questions, described the commissioning of Geometric Power Plant as a dream that has come through for both the initiators and Abia State Government.
He said: “The State Government has worked assiduously behind the scenes to ensure that the project is realized because when that plant comes on stream, it will benefit our people”.
“The power project has underscored the commitment of the State government to boost the economic fortunes of the state through the encouragement of private sector investment in infrastructure.
“Of course, you know what that project means to our people; it would help Aba residents, the business community and environs a great deal because power has been a great challenge to Aba and some parts of the state.
“Once that plant is commissioned, quite a lot of things will change in Aba business environment. It’s worthy to note that the birthing of Geometric Power Generation Company is somewhat fortuitous. His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR as the former Managing Director and CEO of defunct Diamond Bank PLC was involved with the Geometric Power Project right from its conception”
On security, the information Commissioner said efforts are on to enhance security around Umunneochi through the construction of a perimeter fence for the Lokpanta Market which will remain operational as a daily market.
According to him, in line with its commitment to facilitating business activities, government has issued 200 Certificates of Occupancy (CoO) in the month of January to property owners in the state, assuring that it will sustain the tempo.
The Abia Information Commissioner, who disclosed that renovation of three model schools selected in each of the three senatorial zone are ongoing, stated that the state government has directed principals and head teachers of public schools to refrain from renting out their premises for various events.
