Nnaji commends EEDC, Ofor on Improved Power Supply in South-east

Firstclass newsline gathered that senator Gilbert Nnaji representing
Enugu-East senatorial zone on Saturday expressed optimism that the
perennial problem of epileptic power supply in the country would soon
become be a thing of the past in view of the readiness of President
Muhammadu Buhari to consolidate on the transformation programme of
former President Goodluck Jonathan in the sector.
Addressing newsmen in Enugu, Nnaji, the immediate past Senate
Committee chairman on Communications said already Nigerians had
started reaping the benefits of the massive work done in the power
sector by the immediate past Peoples Democratic Party-led government,
noting that in the South-east for instance, the situation has totally
changed.
While applauding the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) led
by its chairman, Sir Emeka Ofor, for improving the power situation in
the South-east zone, the lawmaker noted that the improved power supply
in the area would positively impact on businesses in the zone.
"For us in the South-east, power is a major issue; what it involves is
so much, PDP government privatised the sector and that is why we are
witnessing uninterrupted power supply today in some parts of the
country especially in Enugu and the adjourning states.
"Former President Jonathan started very well, though he didn't achieve
what he intended to achieve before he left but the transformation
agenda is still going. For two weeks now I've been in Enugu since we
went on recess but I can tell you that power has been stable. I want
to commend EEDC and its chairman for what they have done. I have
called him to commend him for what they have done, the way they've
transformed power supply and distribution in the South-east zone.
"Unlike in Abuja, especially at Apo legislative quarters where we
live, you don't see power for 24 hours; here in Enugu, it is
different. Power doesn't stay in Abuja for 5 minutes. EEDC has done
very well. If you have transformer problem, they easily replace it.
There is this portable transformer they have even introduced. They
usually mount them on poles making it impossible to be vandalised and
it is so helpful," he said.
The lawmaker further noted that former President Jonathan had good
intentions for the country, lamenting however that then past
administration was seriously sabotaged by unseen forces. He therefore
advised President Buhari to be mindful of the people to flock around
him in order not to repeat the same mistakes made by the last
administration.
"Jonathan was seriously sabotaged in so many aspects; both in power,
petroleum and even in the election. PDP sabotaged themselves; we lost
the election as a result of that. President Buhari is an action man,
he's a no nonsense man and we believe that he will change things for
the better, very straightforward, Nigerians have to give him time and
support in order to effect the much needed change," he said.
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