Minister appeals for improvement in electricity supply in FCT

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Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, the Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has appealed for improvement in the supply of electricity in the territory.

Mr Cosmas Uzodinma, the Chief Press Secretary of the minister, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Bello made the appeal when he received the Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr James Momoh in his office.

According to him, electricity supply is a major challenge in FCT because of the many roads and streets that require street lights.

He said that the poor allocation of power from the suppliers was a hindrance to effective development in the city.

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He said that one way out of the challenges could be the dedication of mini grids to power strategic roads and facilities.

The minister said that it was necessary for the territory to have first class power supply system.

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