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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken fresh steps to restore and improve electricity supply in parts of Isoko and Ndokwa land with the commencement of procurement processes for the rehabilitation and expansion of critical power infrastructure across the affected communities.
Ejes Gist reports that the move followed the issuance of an Invitation to Tender by the Delta State Ministry of Energy for the execution of key electricity projects aimed at addressing years of power challenges caused by inadequate infrastructure and vandalism.
According to the tender notice signed by the Secretary of the Ministerial Tenders Board, T.O. Bayoko, the projects will cover major power infrastructure in Isoko North and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas.
Major Projects to Restore Power in Isoko Land
One of the major projects involves the construction of a 33KV Overhead High Voltage Line from Emevor through Otor-Owhe to Isoko Roundabout.
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The project also includes the rehabilitation of vandalized sections of the existing 33KV line between Iyede and Ellu in Isoko North Local Government Area.
The project is expected to significantly improve power supply to communities across the Isoko axis and boost economic activities in the area.
Residents of Emevor, Otor-Owhe, Iyede, Ellu, and surrounding communities have long suffered from poor electricity supply due to aging infrastructure and repeated vandalism of power facilities.
With this intervention, thousands of households and businesses in the area are expected to experience improved power supply.
Ndokwa Communities to Benefit from Power Rehabilitation
In another intervention, the state government plans to rehabilitate and reconstruct the vandalized 33KV power line stretching from Abbi through Emu-Obodeti to the Kwale 7.5MVA Injection Station in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
The project is designed to restore stable electricity to several communities that have suffered prolonged disruptions due to the destruction of critical power facilities.
Communities along the Abbi-Emu-Obodeti-Kwale axis have endured years of blackout following the vandalism of power infrastructure.
The rehabilitation of this line will restore electricity to homes, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities in the area.
Asaba IPP Substation to Be Upgraded
The Ministry also announced plans to upgrade the existing 500KVA Independent Power Project (IPP) substation transformer at the Permanent Secretary’s Quarters in Asaba to a 1000KVA transformer.
This upgrade will further strengthen electricity infrastructure within the state capital, ensuring more reliable power supply to government offices and residential areas.
Tender Process Opens for Qualified Companies
The tender advertisement, issued through the Ministry’s Planning, Research and Statistics Department, invited suitably qualified companies to bid for the projects.
This underscores the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to improving power infrastructure as part of its M.O.R.E. Agenda.
Industry observers say the projects, when completed, will not only restore electricity to affected communities but also stimulate economic growth, support small businesses, improve security, and enhance the quality of life of residents.
Oborevwori’s Commitment to Power Sector Reform
Since assuming office, Governor Oborevwori has continued to prioritize infrastructure development across the state.
Renewed attention is being given to the power sector following the enactment of the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law, which seeks to expand access to reliable and sustainable electricity for residents and businesses.
The law provides a framework for the state government to intervene in the power sector and address the long-standing challenges of inadequate supply and infrastructure decay.
Relief for Thousands of Households, Businesses
The latest electricity projects are expected to bring relief to thousands of households and businesses in Isoko and Ndokwa communities that have long yearned for improved power supply.
For business owners, stable electricity means reduced operating costs and increased productivity. For households, it means better living conditions and improved security.
The projects reinforce the administration’s resolve to accelerate development across all parts of the state.
Ejes Gist News Verdict
Governor Oborevwori has taken a significant step toward solving the power crisis in Isoko and Ndokwa communities.
The rehabilitation and construction of 33KV power lines will bring much-needed relief to thousands of residents who have endured years of blackout.
