President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power supply in the country.

He made the pledge at the inauguration of the rehabilitated Unit 6 and unit 4 of the Egbin thermal plant in Lagos to raise the output of the plant by 220 megawatts



“For government, there is no going back until we surely stabilise power in the country,” the president said.

He said the rehabilitation of the plant had returned Egbin to its full capacity of 1,320 megawatts.
According to him the landmark achievement was happening for the first time since the inception of the plant.

He said the power output would be beneficial to the Lagos industrial layout and its environs while its sustenance would lead to creation of more jobs.

The president added that the power road map of his administration had set out the key foundation needed to remove the obstacles needed in the power sector investment.

He said that stemming from the privatisation of the power sector more dividends had accrued to the nation.

He noted that the feat achieved by the administration would extend the life span of the Egbin plant by another 20 years.

“The Egbin power plant and the result shown today demonstrate without doubt that we have made a strong foundation upon which we are building a sound and sustainable electricity industry.

“Let me restate that we are committed to irreversibly reposition the Nigerian power sector as a pivot for the attainment of our nation’s development targets.”

The president further said that his administration was diversifying the energy source by exploring all the options available to remain the strongest economy in the continent and beyond.

He said that from now and in the future the FG would continue to make the power sector growth become self-sustaining and viable by creating a conducive environment through access to low interest finance and sound policy formulation.

He commended the Board and Management of Egbin and the regulatory bodies for a job well done.
He further urged the host community to partner the power station to conserve the environment and protect the facility.

The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, noted that since privatisation the power sector had received a new boost to move the nation to the next level.

He said that for 16 years before the advent of the Jonathan administration, no engineer was hired or employed by the operators in the industry but Egbin had hired more than 107 engineers in training.
He said that the revamped units had been moribund for more than nine years while the new company owner invested over N50 billion to revive the plant.

He said that a lot of work was done in the other power generation companies to boost their capacity.
Accordingly, he said, that Kainji dam was raised from 80 mw to additional 150mw with another 330 mw to be injected soon.

He said that Shiroro dam’s 450mw plant had added another 150 megawatts.

He said Ugheli had increased to 600mw from less than 200mw before privatisation.

He also said a minimum of 5,000 megawatts would be added to the grid when the coal turbines across the country were completed.

The chairman of the board of directors of the plant, Mr Kola Adesina, said the management recognised the importance of the plant to improve power when it commenced the revamping exercise.
He praised the Jonathan administration for the CBN power sector intervention fund which had assisted industry operators.

He said over one million homes in Lagos would enjoy additional six hours of power per day, with more than 6,000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect employment opened.

Promise wey man dey promise woman 4 bed..

E.g: if I go Onitsha I go buy u bridge.

You run into a headline like this and as you about to start to shout allelu'a, you also remember this -
“Without security, there is no government. So it is not debatable, it is something we have to address and we are working towards that with vigour. But if I’m voted into power within the next four years, the issue of power will become a thing of the past. Four years is enough for anyone in power to make significant improvement and if I can’t improve on power within this period, it then means I cannot do anything even if I am there for the next four years.”...
...then it's like, "whadafvck!"

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/02/i-ll-not-contest-2015-election-jonathan/

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The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, noted that since privatisation the power sector had received a new boost to move the nation to the next level.
He said that for 16 years before the advent of the Jonathan administration, no engineer was hired or employed by the operators in the industry but Egbin had hired more than 107 engineers in training.
He said that the revamped units had been moribund for more than nine years while the new company owner invested over N50 billion to revive the plant.
He said that a lot of work was done in the other power generation companies to boost their capacity.
Accordingly, he said, that Kainji dam was raised from 80 mw to additional 150mw with another 330 mw to be injected soon.
He said that Shiroro dam’s 450mw plant had added another 150 megawatts.
He said Ugheli had increased to 600mw from less than 200mw before privatisation.

For those that may not read up to that extent before they comment.

Didn't he say he has fulfilled his promise on power. What stabilization is he talking about when we are now enjoying 247 power supply

I wonder. The man dey confused ehn...

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Didn't he say he has fulfilled his promise on power. What stabilization is he talking about when we are now enjoying 247 power supply

GOODLUCK


JONATHAN


LIE



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BeeBeeOoh:
Promise wey man dey promise woman 4 bed..

E.g: if I go Onitsha I go buy u bridge.

its even possible to buy d bridge sef den for him to give us light.

IfyAwazie:
its even possible to buy d bridge sef den for him to give us light.

I no talk anytin oh

Same tory all the time.
We will provide ......
stable electricity,
good road network,
employment,
security of life and proper...

God punish devils in my country.

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Didn't he say he has fulfilled his promise on power. What stabilization is he talking about when we are now enjoying 247 power supply

You guys just like to twist whatever the president says. He said he has "fulfilled his promise of making the power sector a priority" and he has done that with the privatization and decentralization of power generation and distribution which no government before has been able to do. With the solid foundation already laid, it will be easier for stable electricity within a short period. Sometimes we shouldnt allow ourselves to be blinded by parochial sentiments, politics or just deliberate ignorance. Rome was not built in a day.

“Without security, there is no government. So it is not debatable, it is something we have to addressed and we are working towards that with vigour. But if I’m voted into power within the next four years, the issue of power will become a thing of the past. Four years is enough for anyone in power to make significant improvement and if I can’t improve on power within this period, it then means I cannot do anything even if I am there for the next four years.”

President Goodluck Jonathan, 31st January 2011.

A CHANGE for the SAKE of CHANGE MENTALITY is what LEAD VOTERS to make the WRONG DECISION on ELECTION DAY, EVERY TIME, especially when it is coming from a POLITICALLY IMMATURE POPULACE.

So all those who playing they VEX with the current government, because they did not get THIS or THAT if Buhari wins the POLLS, your HARDSHIP will be even more under the APC, because you can BEST BELIEVE APC will be out for BLOOD. Not just because Buhari RIGHTLY LOST 3 CONSECUTIVE GENERAL ELECTIONS, but it will be PAYBACK TIME for Buhari's perceived/alleged enemies.

So if you want DOOM and GLOOM in Nigeria Buhari and the APC should be your CHOICE.

But if you want VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, FORWARD PROGRESS and the CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT of Nigeria the CHOICE should be OBVIOUS and CLEAR, Goodluck.

FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER.

hopilo:
A CHANGE for the SAKE of CHANGE MENTALITY is what LEAD VOTERS to make the WRONG DECISION on ELECTION DAY, EVERY TIME, especially when it is coming from a POLITICALLY IMMATURE POPULACE.

So all those who playing they VEX with the current government, because they did not get THIS or THAT if Buhari wins the POLLS, your HARDSHIP will be even more under the APC, because you can BEST BELIEVE APC will be out for BLOOD. Not just because Buhari RIGHTLY LOST 3 CONSECUTIVE GENERAL ELECTIONS, but it will be PAYBACK TIME for Buhari's perceived/alleged enemies.

So if you want DOOM and GLOOM in Nigeria Buhari and the APC should be your CHOICE.

But if you want VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, FORWARD PROGRESS and the CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT of Nigeria the CHOICE should be OBVIOUS and CLEAR, Goodluck.

FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER.

But this Una bus says otherwise

FG keeps commissioning & recommissioning power plants that are gas powered without adequately addressing the problem of gas shortage affecting of them. At the eventual end, power generation would not change from its initial figures.

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Didn't he say he has fulfilled his promise on power. What stabilization is he talking about when we are now enjoying 247 power supply

Revolution:
“Without security, there is no government. So it is not debatable, it is something we have to addressed and we are working towards that with vigour. But if I’m voted into power within the next four years, the issue of power will become a thing of the past. Four years is enough for anyone in power to make significant improvement and if I can’t improve on power within this period, it then means I cannot do anything even if I am there for the next four years.”
President Goodluck Jonathan, 31st January 2011.

blackfase:
You run into a headline like this and as you about to start to shout allelu'a, you also remember this -
“Without security, there is no government. So it is not debatable, it is something we have to address and we are working towards that with vigour. But if I’m voted into power within the next four years, the issue of power will become a thing of the past. Four years is enough for anyone in power to make significant improvement and if I can’t improve on power within this period, it then means I cannot do anything even if I am there for the next four years.”...
...then it's like, "whadafvck!"

Do you guys know how long it takes to build a power plant? You think building power plant is like building house?

Do you know you first have to design and build everything you'll put into the power plant and ship into the country?

Do you think building power plants alone will give you steady power supply? What about the transmission and substation systems? What about all the old phcn transformers and feeder cables?

Do you think you can re-design, build, ship, couple, install and connect all the components within 4 years?

We dont know what we want in this country.... There's no power, people complain, u upgrade a power plant to generate more power, people are still complaining.

Some people who have never built a bungalow all their life are complaining about a man who is commisioning power plants... Some even take take 10 yrs to complete ordinary bungalow

I tire for naija