By Gloria Acholonu (Imo State Correspondent, in Owerri)
Former Special Adviser on State Orientation to the Imo State Governor, Chief (Dr) Fidel Onyeneke, has praised the Imo State government for its frantic efforts towards boosting Electricity supply in different parts of the State.
Chief Onyeneke in a statement in Owerri, observed that improved electricity supply would further accelerate the socio-economic and industrial growth of the various Communities in Imo state.
He noted with dismay the current public power supply to many parts of Imo state, saying that it had not met the expectation of the residents.
Chief Onyeneke commended Governor Hope Uzodinma and the Imo State House of Assembly for giving priority attention to the establishment of a state-owned Power Generation plant that would solve the electricity supply problems of Imo people.
The Media Relations Consultant identified epileptic power supply as a major obstacle to the welfare of the masses, even as he expressed optimism that the current action by the government would ameliorate the situation.
According to Onyeneke, having access to improved Electricity supply with appropriate Meters will also save the Consumers from the present undue exploitation of paying for services which they never received.
Chief Onyeneke however urged the masses to reciprocate the gesture of the Imo state government by guarding against the vandalization of electricity installations in any part of the state. He called for patriotism by the people to enable them protect government facilities as their personal belongings.
He reiterated that the task of recording more developmental strides in Imo State requires the joint responsibility of every individual in the state. NNL.
