Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelebu, announced on Monday that the era of estimated billing is approaching its end.
He made this statement during the commissioning of the Aba Integrated Power Project by Geometric Powers, coinciding with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Aba. President Tinubu additionally inaugurated three rehabilitated roads in Aba – Omoba Road, Jubilee Road, and Queens Street – overseen by the state governor, Alex Otti.
In his speech at the commissioning of the power plant, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelebu, disclosed, “An end is coming to estimated billing. There will not be estimated bills any longer”, as consumers will now know what he is paying for.
Speaking on the power plant, he said, “The Integrated Aba Power Project is a sign that the long-standing power problem in Nigeria will be resolved,” adding, “The solution begins today,” and called on the Aba people to secure the power project.
Speaking while commissioning the geometric power plant, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, noted that “this project bears testimony to the power of dreams,” describing the power plant as a “changing project,” and adding that “today in Abia, we saw testimony of good leadership.”.
Earlier, while commissioning the three roads, President Bola Tinubu applauded Gov. Alex Otti, stating that Abia State is working, disclosing that the presidency is proud of the developmental strides of Governor Otti in the state, and asserting also that Governor Otti has brought his experience to bear in the administration of Abia State.