Lawmaker Kuye Ademorin Targets Illegal Structures in Power Projects

During inspection visits to the 132-kilovolt New Haven-Ninth Mile-Nsukka Double Circuit Transmission Line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33-kilovolt substation in Owerri, Imo State, committee chairman Kuye Ademorin (Rep, Shomolu) warned of the removal of illegal structures obstructing power projects. The committee found that churches, hotels, private residences, and state government buildings had been built along designated transmission routes, threatening project completion.

Ademorin expressed concern over the approval of such structures despite existing government-designated rights of way. He called for enhanced collaboration between federal and state authorities to safeguard public assets and noted that encroachment and vandalism had delayed projects aimed at improving electricity supply and supporting industrial development.

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) reported that the Owerri substation was 85 percent complete and would add approximately 250 megawatts to Imo State's electricity supply. Ademorin urged timely payments to contractors and compensation for landowners to prevent disputes.