By Chukwuka Ugokwe
The Anambra State Government has commenced the clearance of the Right of Way (RoW) for the ongoing 132kV power transmission line project, marking another step towards improving electricity supply across parts of the state.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, disclosed this during an inspection tour on July 10 to identify and mark illegal structures obstructing the transmission corridor for removal.
The exercise covered parts of Umuogbo-Obiofia, Nnewichi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area(LGA), as well as Nnobi in Idemili South LGA.
Speaking during the inspection, Barr. Ojukwu said the exercise was necessary to clear obstructions along the Right of Way to enable the completion of the 132kV electricity transmission line, a project that had remained stalled for more than a decade.
According to him, the transmission line is expected to significantly improve electricity supply to Nnewi and neighbouring communities, enhancing industrial and commercial activities and improving the quality of life for residents.
The commissioner appealed to affected property owners and residents to cooperate with the government, assuring them that the exercise is in the overall public interest and aimed at delivering critical infrastructure for sustainable development.
Barr. Ojukwu was accompanied on the inspection by the Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Casmir Chinenye Agbunma Agbamu (commonly known as Casmir Agummadu), alongside officials of the relevant ministries.
The Anambra State Government reaffirmed its commitment to removing obstacles to critical infrastructure projects as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of improving public utilities and driving sustainable development across the state.
Chukwuka Ugokwe is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
