The Federal Government has commissioned a 132/33KV Power Transmission Substation at Gagarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State,to boost power supply.
A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Auwal D Sankara said the commissioning is coming 12 years after the federal government first awarded the contract.
Commissioning the Project, the minister of Power, Sale Mamman said that the project was abandoned by the previous administration until the coming of the current administration under President Buhari, who promised to complete all pending projects across the country.
The Minister stated that the completion of the project is part of president Buhari effort to ensure stable power supply for social and economic development in the nation.
“This project will enhance power supply in Jigawa state and would surely help in industrial development, thereby supporting job creation and poverty eradication in the state and country at large,” he said.
The minister then called on general public to take ownership of the project by giving it all protection it required and ensuring timely payment of their power bills.
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In his speech, the Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar revealed that the state government has already signed an agreement with some investors for the establishment of factories around the area.
He said seven LGAs of the state will benefit from the project and the state government has already give out contract for connecting the area with the new substation.
The governor then commended the Minister for his determination and tireless efforts in supporting president towards actualizing its mission of ensuring stable power supply in the country.
