An expert in power system engineering, Adesola Oyedotun, has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s epileptic power supply can get permanent solution with the right expertise and ideas.
Oyedotun, who disclosed this in an exclusive chat with LEADERSHIP, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government can consider investing in alternative or supporting power source which, he said, will boost the power sector.
According to the former banker, alternative power source is another way to go in order to support the sector. He said already, many electricity distribution companies (Discos) are beginning to weigh the option. ‘‘Currently, there is what we call ‘embedded’ which is going on in the power sector. At least, I know Eko Disco is doing ‘embedded’ and Abuja Disco is also trying to key in.
“Embedded in the sector is a stand-alone generation to support the current generation. Under this, there is an option of either using gas or solar for power generation to support a particular location where the customers also pay different tariff for such plan. It’s a laudable initiative but I believe we can do more than that.”
Oyedotun urged President Bola Tinubu, whom he said was selfless and determined, to improve on the power sector significantly within a space of time in office. ‘‘I know President Bola Tinubu as a very dynamic politician who does exactly what he says and being selfless to the things that bother on this country, I have no doubt he will address the problem of the sector significantly within a short period time. He is a man who believes in ideas and I know his doors are wide open for people with great ideas willing to share with him or his team for a lasting solution.
I believe a 10-year roadmap in the power sector with great plans will do a lot.
‘‘Another key solution in this sector is for the new administration to urgently address the metering gap to which will boost Discos’ performances. I also believed that the current administration will attract investors into power sector,’’ he said.
