Peter Uzoho
In furtherance of its commitment to improving power supply across its franchise areas, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has inaugurated a 2 X 20 MVA injection substation located off Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos.
The project, which was inaugurated at the weekend, came on the back of the utility company’s need to balance and distribute power effectively and efficiently to the people of Surulere and its environs.
EKEDC said the substation which was the first of its kind in Nigeria, with a 20 MVA rating, would bring relief to other substations around Surulere and would in turn improve the power supply in the area.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun said: “Our collaboration with EKEDC alongside other stakeholders had been pivotal in bringing the project to fruition.”
Gbajabiamila added, “We have demonstrated what can be achieved when public and private entities join forces with a shared purpose.
“As earlier mentioned, one of the two units of the 20MVA Injection substation was facilitated during my tenure as Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives to restate further our commitment to the improvement of electricity supply in our community.
“I commend the automobile technicians of Randle Mechanic Village for their understanding and cooperation in allowing us to put this facility in a section of their workshop.”
He further noted that President Bola Tinubu was committed to ensuring improved electricity supply nationwide.
He said the Tinubu’s administration was in constant interface with the stakeholders in the power sector towards addressing the multifaceted challenges impeding the stable supply of electricity.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman, Board of Directors of EKEDC, Dr. Dere Otubu appreciated the people of Surulere for their steadfastness, tenacity and patience.
He said, “EKEDC stands for improving the quality of lives of its customers by providing reliable, sustainable, and safe electricity supply. This is our commitment to all our customers, and we believe that this infrastructure will help us to meet with this commitment to the good people of Surulere and Lagosians.
“Rest assured that we will not rest on our oars but intensify this commitment to distribute power consistently, reliably, and safely to the people.”
He also mentioned that the Agbara community was next in line to get their project inaugurated soon.
