Owerri, the Imo State Capital is set to get a new Power Substations to enhance the electricity supply in the City. The new substation was awarded by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited.
The project is for the immediate installation and energising of the 2×150MVA and 2×60MVA 330/132/33kV Owerri transmission substation.
Recall that the transformers had been installed for more than 10 years without being energised.
“They were recently tested by experts who recommended vacuum drying process to remove ingressed moisture trapped inside these four power transformers,” NDPHC Media Adviser, Sanya Adejokun stated.
The company added, “It is therefore pertinent for them to first be uninstalled and transported to GTA factory in Lagos for the oven drying and then delivered back to Owerri for final erection and energisation.”
Oyedele was quoted as saying, “There was no attempt to steal the transformers. The Indians are workers of GTA, subcontractors to our EPC Contractor, Messrs Ak-Ay Elektric, who went to take the transformers to their workshop for vacuum drying and testing.”
He solicited the cooperation of citizens of Imo State so that the contractor could immediately commence work and complete the task in record time.
“We thank the government and people of Imo State for their vigilance and sustained cooperation to ensure the protection and security of government properties and our workers,” Oyedele stated.
The contract was awarded to Messrs Ak-AY Elektrik.
