Reps decry encroachment, vandalism of NDPHC’s power transmission projects
- ✦He appealed to the governors of Enugu and Imo states to work with NDPHC to tackle encroachment, safeguard federal assets and accelerate project delivery.
- Chairman of the committee, Hon. Kuye Ademorin, stated this after inspection visits to the 132kV New Haven-Ninth Mile-Nsukka Double Circuit Transmission Line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33kV substation in Owerri, Imo State.
- He said the encroachment had undermined efforts to expand electricity infrastructure, improve power supply and stimulate industrial development, while vandalism had further threatened government investments.
- He appealed to the governors of Enugu and Imo states to work with NDPHC to tackle encroachment, safeguard federal assets and accelerate project delivery.
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has decried the encroachment on and vandalism of power transmission projects being executed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), warning that illegal structures along designated routes threaten investments in the power sector.
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Chairman of the committee, Hon. Kuye Ademorin, stated this after inspection visits to the 132kV New Haven-Ninth Mile-Nsukka Double Circuit Transmission Line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33kV substation in Owerri, Imo State.
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Commending the quality of work at the substation, Ademorin expressed optimism that its expected completion around March 2027 would boost industrial activities across the South-East.
