It also stated that a policy position is being put together to help expand the distribution network of the DisCos and use this to distribute the 2000MW that is currently available but cannot be distributed.
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola made the disclosures during the 23rd Monthly Meeting with Operators in the Power Sector hosted by the Nasarawa State Government and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) at the Premises of the NIPP 2X7.5MVA, 33/11KV Injection Substation at Mararaba Akunza, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Fashola, who commended efforts of the Corporation, said what remains are to test the lines and restore pressure and supply to the generation companies.
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“In the first few days of the new year, we suffered a setback to our power supply which was caused by damage to the gas supply network around Okada.
“One by one all the stakeholders from GenCos, TCN and DisCos will work to restore supply to the levels they were before the pipeline damage. From there we will continue our journey of incremental power, “he said.
The Minister explained that gas is an essential commodity for Generation Companies as this is a prerequisite to the production of electricity.
“First, I want to repeat that gas is the fuel that most of the generation companies use to produce electricity and all of us have a stake in ensuring that they are not damaged.”
While stressing the importance of metering, he said the FG through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will conclude the meter regulations which would open up the meters supply and installation business.
“I also use the opportunity to call out to Manufacturers to let us know where they are, how much power they need, and how we can connect you because we have 2000 MW of undistributed power,” he added.
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