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VIDEO: Surulere To Enjoy Better Electricity Supply As Randle Substation Is Commissioned
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The Randle substation was facilitated by former Surulere representative, Gbajabiamila.
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The substation is expected to boost electricity supply in Surulere.
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After the commissioning of the plant during the weekend, it is ready for operation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commissioned a 2 X 20 MVA injection substation located off Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos State.
He inaugurated the project, which he facilitated while he was a lawmaker, during the weekend.
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The Randle substation in Surulere, described as the first-of-its-kind with a 20 MVA rating, came on the back of the need to balance and distribute power effectively and efficiently to residents of Surulere and its environs.
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Randle substation in Surulere, Lagos
Speaking at the commissioning event, Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, praised the collaboration with Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), saying it was evidence of his commitment to the improvement of electricity supply in Surulere.
“Our collaboration with Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), alongside other stakeholders, has been pivotal in bringing this project to fruition. We have demonstrated what can be achieved when public and private entities join forces with a shared purpose,” he said.
“As earlier mentioned, one of the two units of the 20MVA Injection substation was facilitated during my tenure as Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives to restate further our commitment to the improvement of electricity supply in our community.”
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila
Gbajabiamila further noted that Tinubu is committed to ensuring improved electricity supply nationwide.
Similarly, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring that Lagosians enjoy reliable and constant electricity.
He also advised the Surulere community to guard the equipment and refrain from all illegal activities that may affect the state of power in the state.
Randle substation in Surulere, Lagos
On his part, the Chairman, Board of Directors of EKEDC, Dr. Dere Otubu appreciated the people of Surulere for their steadfastness, tenacity, and patience.
He also said “EKEDC stands for improving the quality of lives of its customers by providing reliable, sustainable, and safe electricity supply. This is our commitment to all our customers, and we believe that this infrastructure will help us to meet with this commitment to the good people of Surulere and Lagosian.
“Rest assured that we will not rest on our oars but intensify this commitment to distribute power consistently, reliably, and safely to the people.”
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Otubu added that the Agbara community are next in line to get their project commissioned soon.
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