Epileptic power supply: FCT minister tasks NERC

Worried by the unsteady power supply across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and its environs, the minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammad Bello, has challenged management of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for an improved supply of electricity to the City.

The Minister, throw the challenge when he received the NERC Chairman, Professor James Momoh during a courtesy visit to his office, Tuesday.

He stated that electricity supply is a major challenge in FCT because of the many roads and streets requiring streets lights and the poor allocation of power from the suppliers.

He however suggested that one way out of this challenge could be the dedication of mini grids to power strategic roads and facilities. He added that it is critical that FCT has first class power supply system.

The Minister stressed that there has been significant progress in power generation and supply, nationwide, since the onset of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.