An electricity injection sub-station in Amufi-Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State, has been completed by the Niger Delta Development Commission.
Pius Ughakpoteni, the NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, revealed this in a statement on Monday.
The sub-station would be inaugurated and handed over to Benin Electric soon.
Victor Antai, NDDC’s Executive Director of Projects, expressed contentment with the progress of the 1×15mva 33/11kv electricity project during a recent inspection.
He explained the critical role of the substation in meeting the energy demands of communities in the vicinity.
Antai noted, “The NDDC chief executive officer has directed that the project monitoring and supervision team, led by me, should devote two days of every week to fieldwork to ensure that we keep track of the progress of our projects, as well as ensure that contractors do not compromise on our set standards.
“Following this directive, we are visiting project sites such as this one to finalise the processes for commissioning and proper handover to the BEDC.”
“I have inspected the equipment and facilities at this injection substation, and I am satisfied with the quality of work done by the contractor. I want to assure the community leaders and the people that the project will be commissioned and handed over to the BEDC before the end of this month.”
Antai assured that all equipment meet international standard and also commended the youths and leader of the community for cooperating with the contractor and securing the project site and equipment to protect them from vandals.
Meanwhile, Kingsley Atseyinku, a representative of BEDC, stated that the substation’s would help the electricity company in its operations in Edo State.
“We wrote to the NDDC requesting a proper handover of the project to the BEDC so that the facility will be put to good use for the benefit of the people. We have tested the equipment, and we can confirm that it is good,” he stated.
Mrs Jane Fregene, Head of Project Monitoring and Supervision in NDDC’s Edo State office, confirmed the certification of the 1×15 MVA 33/11kv Injection Substation Equipment and Control Room by the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency.
She stated: “The substation will supply electricity to Amufi community. It will also increase productivity in business for companies and artisans around Amufi and its environs.”
Chief Egharevba Iyi-Ewu, a traditional ruler in Amufi, expressed gratitude to the NDDC for executing the electricity project and appealed to the commission to expedite action towards its inauguration.
