Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the release of ₦650 million for the procurement and installation of a 15 MVA power transformer aimed at boosting electricity supply across the state.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, disclosed this while briefing journalists in his office in Birnin Kebbi.
According to the SSG, the intervention by the Kebbi State Government under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris is aimed at improving power supply and alleviating the hardship being experienced by residents due to epileptic electricity supply.
He explained that although electricity distribution was statutorily responsibility of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), but the state government deemed it necessary to intervene in the overall interest of the people.
Alhaji Tafida further revealed that, in addition to the approved ₦650 million, the state government also provides monthly financial support of ₦150 million to KAEDCO to enhance service delivery and ensure sustainable electricity supply in the state.
He therefore called on residents to cooperate with the government and KAEDCO by promptly paying their electricity bills, stressing that such cooperation would significantly contribute to sustaining improved power supply across kebbi State.
REL/SANI DUTSINMA
