Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken fresh steps to restore and improve electricity supply in parts of Isoko and Ndokwa land of the state with the commencement of procurement processes for the rehabilitation and expansion of critical power infrastructure across the affected communities.
The move followed the issuance of an Invitation to Tender by the Delta State Ministry of Energy for the execution of key electricity projects aimed at addressing years of power challenges caused by inadequate infrastructure and vandalism.
According to the tender notice signed by T.O. Bayoko, the Secretary of the Ministerial Tenders Board, one of the major projects involves the construction of a 33KV Overhead High Voltage Line from Emevor through Otor-Owhe to Isoko Roundabout, as well as the rehabilitation of vandalized sections of the existing 33KV line between Iyede and Ellu in Isoko North Local Government Area.
The project is expected to significantly improve power supply to communities across the Isoko axis and boost economic activities in the area.
In another intervention, the state government plans to rehabilitate and reconstruct the vandalised 33KV power line stretching from Abbi through Emu-Obodeti to the Kwale 7.5MVA Injection Station in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
