By Femi Bolaji Jalingo—The ancient city of Wukari, in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State was thrown into excitement weeken...
By Femi Bolaji
Jalingo—The ancient city of Wukari, in Wukari Local
Government Area of Taraba State was thrown into excitement weekend, as the 40MW
Kashimbilla hydro-power plant illuminated the town.
Vanguard learned that though the project is yet to be
commissioned, the town is now powered by the substation.
40MW Kashimbilla Hydro-Power Plant Lights-Up Taraba
Community
The project, which started during the administration of
President Goodluck Jonathan, was completed by the present administration
of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Reacting to the development, the Paramount ruler of the
Jukun race and Aku-Uka of Wukari, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, Amatakhitswen,
yesterday appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for completing the electricity
project.
He said the completion of the project had been the dream of
Tarabans who had been longing for a reliable power source that will cater for
their needs.
He said: “Governor
Darius Dickson Ishaku, who was then Minister for Power, contributed immensely
to the realization of the project and is greatly commended for his passion for
his home state.
“As governor, his commitment to the project saw his several
visits to the site and close monitoring of the work at its various stages.
“As a way of reciprocating the gesture of the government, I
hereby appeal to all and sundry to safeguard electricity equipment/properties
around them and help in conserving energy by using only what they need.”
He also urged his subjects to comply with prompt payment of
bills to help in the smooth operation of the provider.
The First class monarch also enjoined the government to
extend electricity to the nooks and crannies of the state and other communities
in need of power supply.
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