Five days after the shutdown in electricity supply to most part of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the Federal Ministry of Power on Saturday issued a statement, blaming the “dip in electricity generation” on ongoing repairs at the Oben gas plant.
Most parts of the FCT have not had electricity supply for over five days and only few areas enjoy few hours of the supply a day,
According to the statement: “We wish to notify the general public that the current dip in electricity generation is as a result of the partial shutdown of the Oben gas plant to address the repair of critical gas processing equipment.”
“The incident unfortunately occurred at a time when other power plants on other gas sources are undergoing planned maintenance and capacity testing.
“We wish to notify the public that Seplat Energy Plc has mobilized equipment, material and personnel to site with a view to expediting the restoration of normal gas supply to the affected power plants.
“We have been assured that the repair work would be concluded this weekend and normalcy will be restored. While pleading with electricity consumers with the current state of supply, we wish to assure the general public that efforts are being made for a sustained improvement of supply across the country.”
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed deep sadness and sense of loss over the death of Army officer and former Chief of Staff of the defunct Biafran Army, General Alexander Madiebo.
Madiebo died on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the age of 90.
A statement by the Press Secretary to the governor, Chris Aburime, on Saturday, said the governor regretted that Madiebo died at a time his wise counsel was needed in moving the state ahead.
He expressed gratitude to God that the deceased lived a worthy life and died at a very advanced age.
It said, “On behalf of my family, the government and the good people of Anambra, I express my sincere condolences on the passing of a great patriot, courageous soldier and officer gentleman, General Alexander Madiebo.
“Though we would have loved him to still be with us, we take joy that he lived a life of service and accomplishment.
“His contributions to nation building and development of his immediate environment, remain strong reference points in patriotism and nationalism.
“He put his life on the line in protecting his people when it mattered most. It is gratifying that while in the battle fields, he kept notes that enabled him to write one of the greatest books about the Nigerian civil war, ‘The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafran Civil War’.
“We will surely miss his wise counsel and exemplary life of service to the fatherland.
“It is my prayer that the good Lord will grant his noble soul eternal rest. May his immediate family and other relations have the fortitude to bear the pains of his exit, knowing that he led a worthy life.”