Gas Supply Blamed For
Nigeria’s Energy Crisis
Obiora Ani, Abuja
The
lingering energy crisis in Nigeria has been blamed on the
interruption of gas supply to thermal stations across the
country.
A former Minister of Power, Mr. Nuhu Somo Way, notified the
nation of this factor while answering questions bordering on
national issues, as he was screened as a minister by the Senate.
Mr. Somo Way said that on assumption of office as a minister in
2009, the government’s vision of achieving six thousand
megawatts of power was on course with three thousand, seven
hundred megawatts achieved.
He said that power generation however dropped to about one
thousand, five hundred megawatts but, rose again to three
thousand, seven hundred megawatts before the cabinet was
dissolved earlier this month.
The re-nominated ministerial candidate said that the ministry
had finalised arrangements to promote hydro electric energy,
among other global energy sources.
He said that the government had established a plant in Egbin,
Lagos state that would convert liquefied petroleum gas, LPG to
synthetic natural gas while most of the energy generating plants
had also been rehabilitated.
The screening of ministerial nominees has been on since Monday.
Senate President, David Mark on Tuesday announced the receipt of
a letter from Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, re-nominating
former minister, Aliyu Hong.
The screening exercise has seen former ministers and fresh
nominees being questioned on issues of national development.
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