Aba Power Commits to Reliable Electricity Supply for Easter Celebrations
Abba Power, the newest electricity distribution company in Nigeria, is poised to bring festive cheer to Umuomainta in Mbausi Nsulu, located within the Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, by ensuring a stable power supply for the Easter weekend.
This pledge was articulated by Edise Ekong, Senior Brand and Communications Manager at Aba Power, ahead of the recent Easter celebrations.
The community has been grappling with electricity shortages due to the loss of six high-voltage power poles, which had left residents without power for over two weeks.
Ekong explained, “These six poles are part of more than 70 high-tension (HT) and 10 low-tension (LT) poles that have been damaged in the past three weeks as a result of severe storms and transportation issues.” He noted that the firm’s response time to such incidents has been hindered by a significant rise in demand for electricity poles in recent months.
The area serviced by Aba Power, which encompasses nine of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Abia State, is currently witnessing a surge in the need for power infrastructure due to the increasing reliability of its electricity supply.
Recently, Barrister Ugo Opiegbe, Managing Director of Aba Power, instructed staff and suppliers to source power poles from nearby Port Harcourt, as local demand has outstripped availability in Aba and its immediate surroundings. Ekong underscored that the economic and social growth in Aba over the past two years, fueled by consistent electricity and the Abia State Development Program, has been remarkable. An example of this progress is the revitalized electricity supply to Governor Alex Otti’s hometown of Nvosi, which had been without power for several years.
Furthermore, communities such as Ntiga were transitioned from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to Aba Power last December, enhancing their access to dependable electricity. Ekong highlighted that numerous towns in Ukwa East and West LGAs are also benefiting from a power supply for the first time in years, thanks to significant investments made by the Abia State government to restore electricity to these areas.
Aba Power’s Infrastructure Developments Address Growing Demand
Aba Power is on the cusp of officially commissioning a dedicated 41-kilometer power line for manufacturers in Ukwa West LGA, which borders Rivers State. Ekong added that the company is also providing electricity to towns in the Etche LGA of Rivers State. The expanding industrial base, new hotels, residential estates, and the construction of an airport in the Aba region are all contributing to an escalating demand for electricity poles across Abia State.
Despite these ongoing challenges, the Umuo Mainta community can expect consistent power supply from Easter onward. “Last Friday, we procured hardened power poles from Aba, Port Harcourt, and other locations,” a communications officer from Aba Power stated.
While Good Friday is recognized as a public holiday throughout Nigeria, Ekong emphasized that Aba Power employees will be working continuously—24 hours a day, seven days a week—to ensure the provision of essential electricity during this critical festive period.
