FG, Borno To Partner On Renewable Energy

The Minister of State
for Power, Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, has said that the Federal Government would partner with the Borno State government to build a renewable energy plant in the state.
Wakil made the disclosure Friday when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno at Government House, Maiduguri.
He said the plant would help to tackle the perennial power shortage in the state adding that the partnership would enable the government to accomplish its objective of making power available to all citizens without limitation.
He noted that since the world is changing to renewable energy, Federal Government is ready to work with the State government to build a renewable energy plant in Borno.
The minister who expressed special interest in ensuring improved power supply in the state, noted that such initiative should be enjoyed by the state where he happens to come from.
“That is the reason why I came along with the Head of Transmission Company of Nigeria on  this visit”, he said.
He announced that work on the construction of the Maiduguri 330/132 KV sub-station was nearing completion, adding that upon completion power delivery would tremendously improve in the state.
“I assure you that I will ensure the completion of the project on time for economic prosperity of our state and the region”, he said.
He explained that with the new feeders conveying power out of the sub-station, there would surely be remarkable improvement of power in the state.
Governor Shettima who expressed excitement thanked the minister for the visit and assured that the Borno State Government was willing to partner with the Federal Government on the power project.