The umbrella body of electricity consumers in the Southeast geopolitical zone has commended Geometric Power Limited, owner and operator of Aba Power Electric Limited, for achieving 45 consecutive days of uninterrupted electricity supply to homes and businesses in the Aba Ring-fenced Area of Abia State.
In a joint statement signed by Engr. Joe Ubani, Chairman of the Electricity Consumers Association of Nigeria (ECAN), Southeast zone, and Comrade Chris Okpara, Secretary, the group attributed the steady power supply to improved natural gas availability at the Geometric Power plant.
“Our investigation shows that gas supply has been stable,” the statement said. “We commend Aba Power for faithfully delivering the entire electricity generated by the plant to consumers and industries in the Aba area.”
ECAN also praised Heirs Energies, the indigenous oil and gas company in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for resolving the gas supply bottlenecks that had plagued the facility under its previous operator, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). Heirs Energies currently operates Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17, from which gas is supplied to Geometric Power.
The consumer body urged the Federal Government and other electricity operators to emulate the Geometric Power model, noting that the success in Aba demonstrates the potential for sustainable, uninterrupted power generation and distribution within Nigeria.
“It is heartwarming that the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is already moving in this direction,” ECAN added. “We urge all Nigerians to support him to ensure reliable, affordable, and quality electricity nationwide.”
Aba Power currently supplies electricity to nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State, collectively known as the Aba Ring-fence Area. The 188MW Geometric Power Plant is fueled by natural gas supplied by Heirs Energies from its facilities in Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area, through a 27-kilometre gas pipeline constructed by the Geometric Power Group at a cost of $50 million.
“We are delighted that Heirs Energies, in collaboration with NNPCL, continues to demonstrate what Nigerian companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals can achieve when given the opportunity,” ECAN said.
