Blackout in Bayelsa: Hon. Preye Oseke Raised Fresh Motion

MOTION ON THE URGENT NEED TO STOP THE RECURRENT POWER BLACKOUT, WANTOM MISERY AND DEGRADATION OF LIVES IN BAYELSA STATE

The House:

Aware that the entire Bayelsa State has been thrown into darkness in the last thirty (30) consecutive days resulting from the vandalization of two transmission towers that anchor power-lines to Imiringi Feeder 1 and Agudama Feeder 2, being those that accommodate maximum demand customers such as hospitals, hotels, and other business places;

Further aware that a protraction of this ugly scenario has been estimated to last another three months;

Informed that out of the two affected, Feeders one (Imiringi Feeder 1) has been temporarily connected to the Government House Feeder after four weeks of total blackout.

Worried that as a result of the lack of power supply in medical facilities operating in the state, casualties could increase on a daily basis;

Very worried that considering the youth restiveness on account of mass unemployment, the recurring blackout is tilting towards closure of businesses operating in the State, thereby increasing the likelihood of throwing more youths into the already over-bloated labour market;

Disturbed that within the referenced period, crime rate has increased exponentially, and this could lead to loss of lives and property in the state, if not timely checked;

Note that the Bayelsa State Government has shown commitment in providing land for all substations, partnered the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in the evaluation of the right-of–way compensation, and the provision of security for the projects;

Also note that the Bayelsa State Government has been liaising with TCN to come up with a comprehensive design of these facilities and how to go about achieving these goals, as well as interfacing with Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) in order to expand their power distribution network in the state;

Very worried however, that in the face of all these efforts on the part of the Bayelsa State Government, no critical power transmission facilities required in Bayelsa State to upgrade and expand the existing 132KV transmission station has seen the light of day despite their award several years ago;

Further note the said critical power transmission facilities required in Bayelsa State which are at varying stages in the award process are:
a. 1no 2 x 150MVA, 330/132/33Kv Substation in Yenagoa;
b. The 175km, Delta (Ughelli) – (Turn-In-Turn –Out at Yenagoa) – Onne (Rivers State) 33Kv D/CT/Line;
c. A 58km, Yenagoa – Angiama – Oporoma 132Kv D/C T/Line with the associated 2 X 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation;

Also note that other similar projects proposed for implementation are:

1. A 20km, Oporoma – Azuzuama – Ukubie 132Kv D/ C T/Line with the associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation (this can also feed Ekowe the Federal Polytechnic Town on 33Kv);
2. A 41km, Yenagoa – Ogbia/Otuoke (the Federal University Town) 13Kv D/C T/Line with the associated 2 x 60MA, 132/33Kv Substation;
3. A 40km, Ogbia/Otuoke – Nembe 132Kv D/C T/Line with the associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv D/C T/Line with associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation;
4. A 40KM, Nembe – Brass 132Kv D/C T/Line with the associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation;
5. A 49km, Yenagoa to Sagbama 132Kv D/C T/Line with the associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation; and
6. A 132Kv Sagbama – Ekeremor D/C T/Line with associated 2 x 60MVA, 132/33Kv Substation

More Worried that the lack of progress on projects already awarded by the TCN has culminated in the avoidable recurring blackout currently experienced in Bayelsa State.

The House therefore resolves to:

(i) Mandate the House Committee on Power to invite the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company to explain the prevailing sad experience of recurring blackout in Bayelsa State;

(ii) Mandate the House Committee on Power to liaise with the Transmission Company of Nigeria in executing all projects towards the upgrade of the 132KV transmission station, and all other projects in Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers State;

(iii) Urge the House Committee on Power to invite the Federal Ministry of Power to oversee the process of reversing the embarrassing and continued blackout in Bayelsa State.

Hon. Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke
Member Representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency

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