Ortom launches National Mass Metering Scheme

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom today launched the National Mass Metering Scheme of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company to ensure metering of all customers in the state.

The Governor performed the ceremony in Makurdi when he received the Chairman Board of Directors, Jos Electricity Distribution Company, JED, Alhaji Inuwa Babangida and his delegation on a courtesy visit.

He stated that light is the life wire of any organisation and plays a vital role in wealth creation through provision of employment opportunities, stressing that obsolete cables had been the bane of steady electricity supply in some parts of the state.

The Governor urged the management of JED to ensure there is local content in their recruitment to help provide effective security for their facilities, pointing out that his administration would partner the organisation for effective result.

He commended the Makurdi branch manager of the company for his commitment and dedication to duty, even as he appealed for extension of the 33KVA line to Industrial Layout to encourage production.

Alhaji Inuwa Babangida in a remark earlier noted that JED under his leadership is investing over N800 million for investment on the land given to it by the state government and replacement of obsolete cables with galvanized steel towers to boost electricity supply in North Bank and other parts of the state.

He stated that the mass metering scheme which is to be executed in phases has 28,000 metres to be distributed in Benue in the first phase.

The Chairman Board of Directors said JED had budgeted resources to improve electricity supply in Benue and other states under its franchise, adding that the support of the Benue State Government was key to actualisation of the result.

By Jimin Geoffrey

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