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Power restored in Charanchi, Rimi and UMYU, and the grid mapped by GPS
Rerouted and rebuilt lines, new 33KV breakers and a digital map of every line and transformer, within ₦7.68 billion of power projects.
17km
Power lines rerouted
8km
High-tension lines restored
₦7.68bn
Power projects statewide
A 17 km power rerouting project restored electricity to Charanchi, and 8 km of high-tension lines were rehabilitated in Rimi LGA. Replacing 33KV breakers restored supply to Umaru Musa Yar'adua University.
The state also contracted the digital mapping of power lines and GPS documentation of transformers and materials it procures, bringing data-driven asset management to the power sector.
In all, the anniversary magazine puts state spending on power projects at ₦7.68 billion, covering renewable energy, grid support, repairs, upgrades and maintenance.
Sources
Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.
