Mohammed Shosanya
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,has emphasized the need to revamp the transmission architecture in the North, which currently relies heavily on the Shiroro and Jos channels.
He said:”This radial system leaves the Northern region vulnerable to electricity disruptions whenever issues arise with these lines”.
Adelabu,who spoke in Kano during a stakeholders meeting on Thursday,also proposed exploring alternative power sources to serve as a backup to the National Grid, as he recognized the crucial roles played by various stakeholders in achieving this objective.
He also highlighted the federal government’s determination to boost electricity supply to revive the nation’s industries and enhance its economy.
He reassured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has no intent of discriminating against any region, amidst recent power outages in northern Nigeria.
He described the outages as “unfortunate” and “not deliberate,” emphasizing the need for a permanent solution to prevent future occurrences.
He added:”The situation is worrisome and unfortunate. The President does not intend to discriminate against any region. We all voted for him as Nigerians, and he has all of us at heart.”
