Fashola Allays Fears Of Discos About Investments In Solar, To Improve Service In The Power Sector
A s Minister chairs the 20th Monthly Meeting of Power Sector Operators in Owerri · Says initiatives, including outsourcing of meter supply, licensing of eligible customers, and others are aimed at improving service to Nigerians · Reports recovery of 100MW from the damaged Afam IV Power Plant, energizing of Jebba-Kainji 2nd 330KV line and the 2nd Ajaokuta-Abuja 330KV line by TCN, others · Gives kudos to Judiciary for various interventions and support toward development of Sector The Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has allayed the fears of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) over the promotion of the deployment of more solar power through mini-grids and other Federal Government initiatives aimed at improving service in the Power Sector. Fashola, who spoke while presiding at the 20th Monthly Meeting of Power Sector Operators in Owerri, Imo State, said that the Sector had made noteworthy progress since the 19th Meeting held