Otti To Geometric Power: End Prolonged Blackouts, Secure Multiple Gas Supplies

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has urged Geometric Power to put in place multiple sources of gas supply and adequate backup plans to prevent a recurrence of prolonged power outages.

Otti also commended the management of Geometric Power for restoring electricity supply to Aba after several days of outage.

The Governor gave the commendation on Tuesday while receiving the management of Geometric Power, led by its Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji, at his office in Umuahia.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti acknowledged the impact of the blackout on residents and businesses in Aba and its environs.

He noted that the people had become accustomed to enjoying constant electricity supply under his administration.

“I must also put on record our appreciation for the resolution of the blackout that lasted several days. At some point, we were running around, and then we got the message that power had been restored. We want to congratulate and thank you,”

“It’s interesting that when power goes out for hours in Aba, people are screaming because they have gotten used to constant electricity,” the Governor stated.

Otti urged Geometric Power to establish multiple sources of gas supply and adequate contingency plans to prevent a recurrence of prolonged outages.

“What we need to do now is to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. So, we need to make it permanent, whatever it takes,” Governor Otti said.

The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with Geometric Power and other stakeholders to sustain the gains recorded in electricity supply and further drive industrialisation in Enyimba City.

The meeting was attended by top officials of Geometric Power and members of the Abia State Executive Council, including the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, who joined the meeting virtually.