Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines

Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines

By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri 

Residents of Maiduguri metropolis have expressed happiness following the long-awaited restoration of electricity in the city.

Recall that Borno state government Banagana Umara Zulum promised to restore power within one month when he presented the 2022 budget at the state Assembly.

Residents said the governor has kept his promise as the city now blinks with sound applause for the return of power supply to Yarwa town, which has been officially restored in the last 24 hours.

Borno state Governor Professor Eng Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over the transmitted Damaturu-Maiduguri 33KV line to Yola Distribution Company for Distribution in Maiduguri for further distribution for consumption accordingly.

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The Borno State Government team from Led by Commissioner, Ministry of Housing and Energy Engr. Yuguda Saleh Vungas alongside with the General Manager Rural Electrification Board Engr Jacob Taru Katamba handed over the transmitted Damaturu-Maiduguri 33KV line to Yola Distribution Company for Distribution on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.

NEWSng observed that the achievement followed the directives of the governor to Rural Electrification Board REB to restore power to Maiduguri and its environs within 30days.

In his address, the Commissioner appreciates the Governor’s support to the Ministry and the Board to achieve the restoration within the stipulated period and calls on the Distribution Company to FastTrack the distribution modalities and ensure adequate maintenance of the power supply.

While acknowledging the receipt of the power, the Business managers of Bulunkutu and  Yerwa office of the Yola Distribution Company Engr Usman Abubakar Wakta and Hajiya Zainab Hassan appreciated the Governor’s efforts and said that the 18 Mgwatts Received will be distributed to all feeders on 6 hours daily.

Electricity Restored in Maiduguri, One year after Boko Haram destroys Supply Lines