FG Earmarks N340 Billion To Improve Power Supply
By Sulaimon Salau
President Bola Tinubu has earmarked N340 billion for power infrastructure upgrade across the country.
The Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who disclosed this during the commissioning of the 2*20MVA substation at Randle Avenue in Surulere, assured Nigerians of Tinubu’s commitment to reliable power supply in the country.
Gbajabiamila said the President has earmarked N340 billion for power infrastructure upgrade in the 2024 budget.
He said “citizens must protect power infrastructures as we address cases of estimated billing and poor meter distribution. Access to reliable electricity is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right that drives productivity, fosters innovation and improves the quality of life of all citizens.
He said President Tinubu is working hard to ease the hardship being experienced by citizens.
“The president is committed to rolling out wage awards for workers, financial support for SMEs, loans for students, unemployment benefits and many other social security programmes and improve living conditions for all Nigerians,” he said.
