The Cross River State Government has expressed optimism that a combined power generation from the two power plants built by the administration of Governor Ben Ayade will generate 50 megawatts of electricity that will guarantee Calabar, the capital, steady power supply that is independent of the national grid.
The two power plants are situated at the Parliamentary Extension area of the capital and at Adiabo area of Tinapa Resort.
Speaking during a facility tour of the 26 megawatts gas-fired power plants, which construction is nearing completion, at Adiabo, Governor Ayade said he was delighted that the project will be completed in the first quarter on 2023.
According to the Governor, the consistent generation of 26 megawatt from the plant combined with the 24 megawatts at Parliamentary Extension will give Cross River State 50mw of steady power, making Calabar the first city to be powered from an independent state source without falling back to the national grid
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Ayade disclosed that the Parliamentary Extension power plant which is a diesel power plant was being converted to gas-fired to ensure about 70% reduction in the cost of combustion of the turbines.
Auade commended the main contractor handling the Adiabo plant for a job well done and for involving local contractors in the project. He said he was happy the project was over 90% completed with first firing demostration scheduled for December.
He advised the people of Adiabo which is the host community to take ownership of the project by securing the equipment and all the infrastructure.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
