Reps decry encroachment, vandalism of NDPHC’s power transmission projects.
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…Threaten removal of illegal structures on transmission routes By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has decried the encroachment on and vandalism of power transmission projects being executed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), warning that illegal structures along designated routes threaten investments in the power sector.
Kuye Ademorin, stated this after inspection visits to the 132kV New Haven-Ninth Mile-Nsukka Double Circuit Transmission Line in Enugu State and the Egbu 330/132/33kV substation in Owerri, Imo State.
Other lawmakers on the inspection tour were Hon. The committee observed that churches, hotels, private residences and state government buildings had been erected along designated transmission routes, raising concerns about project delays and the protection of public assets. Ademorin expressed disappointment that such developments had been allowed despite the Federal Government’s existing rights of way for the transmission projects. He said the encroachment had undermined efforts to expand electricity infrastructure, improve power supply and stimulate industrial development, while vandalism had further threatened government investments.
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