By Azuka Offor :
The Anambra State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr Julius Chukwuemeka, Prof Barth Nnaji and Mr Valentine Ozigbo were among those honoured by the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka for contributions on Green Energy during the faculty’s 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Smart Agriculture for national development.
Speaking at the conference, Engr. Chukwuemeka noted that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s love in creating green energy solution in the state which is eco friendly and cost effective, has been seen in the conversion of former diesel powered streetlights to solar system, installation of solar system at the state secretariat, state high courts, all the correctional centers in the state, 21 local government secretariat among others which now serve as alternative source of power supply, ensuring 24/7 power supply in the areas.
He said that all the water schemes (facilities) being built by the state government, have solar system as their primary source of power which enabled constant water supply to residents of the state.
Aside the partnership via MoU between the state government and Enugwu Electricity Distribution Company(EEDC) aimed at manufacturing of prepaid metres in the state, Mr commissioner noted that the state government is ever ready to partner with the Engineering faculty to enhance power generation and distribution to Ndi Anambra.
*Azuka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State