FG Assures Nigerians
FG Assures Nigerians of Uninterrupted Power Supply-Jedy
Agba
The Minister of State Power, Mr. Goddy Jedy- Agba (OFR) has
reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to develop the power
sector.
Speaking on Monday when the Royal Norwegian Ambassador, Jens –
Peter Kjemprud paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Agba said
Norway has great potentials in the power sector that is beneficial
to Nigeria, and can help in the developmental process of the
country’s electricity industry, pointing out that the policy
direction of the present administration is targeted at revamping
the electricity sector and increase power supply to Nigerians.
The Minister further stated that the visit afforded them the
opportunity to explore areas of mutual benefits and create room for
investors to come into the Nigerian electricity market.
On his part, the Royal Norwegian Ambassador said they have
comparative advantage in hydro, as such, they are looking for
opportunities to share their experiences and give necessary support
to other countries. “We have a long history of generating power
electricity. In fact we do 99 percent from hydro power. Norway is a
highly industrial nation. And we built our industries from the fact
that we first of all looked at our hydro power sector to supply the
industries with cheap, efficient and stable power”.
Speaking further, he said ‘Nigeria has huge internal market and
huge possibility of expanding its industries”, just as he pledged
his country’s willingness to support Nigeria in developing and
strengthening the country’s power sector.
Etore E. Thomas
DD(Press)