House Committee Targets Illegal Structures Affecting Power Projects

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, chaired by Hon. Kuye Ademorin, has expressed intentions to remove illegal structures obstructing Federal Government rights of way for power transmission projects executed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). Following inspections of the 132kV New Haven-Ninth Mile-Nsukka Double Circuit Transmission Line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33kV substation in Owerri, Imo State, the committee noted that various buildings, including churches and hotels, have been erected along designated transmission routes, jeopardizing project completion.

NDPHC's General Manager, Corporate Communication and External Relations, Nazo Agim, reported that the Owerri substation, approximately 85 percent complete, is set to enhance electricity supply in Imo State by adding about 250 megawatts. Ademorin criticized state authorities for approving such developments, which delay projects aimed at improving electricity supply and fostering industrial growth.

He called for enhanced collaboration between federal and state authorities to safeguard public assets and ensure timely project delivery.