8 power plants down, as power minister apologises for erratic electric supply
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By Chris Ochayi & Davies Iheamnachor
The Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has apologised to Nigerians over the recent erratic power supply in the country, saying no fewer than power generating plants had broken down in the last few weeks
In a statement signed yesterday by his spokesman, Aaron Artimas, the minister said the breakdown of the plants was responsible for the poor power supply situation in the country.
He noted further that seven other thermal plants were battling with low gas shortages but assured that there were ongoing efforts to restore power to the affected areas in the country.
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Notwithstanding the peak-wheeling performance recorded by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) a month ago and huge gas reserves of 203 trillion cubic feet (tcf), constraints, including limited gas supply..