24-HOUR ELECTRICITY: HOW GOV. ATIKU BAGUDU ACHIEVED IT IN KEBBI STATE

24-HOUR ELECTRICITY: HOW GOV. ATIKU BAGUDU ACHIEVED IT IN KEBBI STATE

t is strange in Nigeria that a state like Kebbi can boast of 24-hour electricity. I thank Governor Atiku Bagudu for setting this example. The governor’s mission was to provide 24 hours uninterrupted power, hence, he bought over 200 transformers and other important electricity facilities that would make it possible for distribution company to supply regular electricity to Birnin Kebbi and the 21 local government areas of the state. The current electricity supply is as a result of the government’s strategic move to tapping from the power supplied to the Niger Republic. States and local governments have adjusted to the reality of power privatization in Nigeria.

The reality that emerged after privatization for states and local governments to limit investment in power sector since 2013. Governor Bagudu has increased Kebbi State investment in the areas of reinforcing and re-strengthening the existing 33/11KV network. Over 80% of the distribution transformers, ranging from 100KVA to 500KVA are already overloaded were reinforced and re-strengthened. Governor Bagudu has increased the participation of people and community leaders in collecting revenue for Kaduna Discos. The Governor tied transformers to the people in terms of revenue generation for the disco. The Governor has involved the people in the maintenance of electricity poles across Kebbi State.

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