This, however, was different from the latest power generation figures obtained from the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Monday, as the TCN stated that peak generation attained on February 3, 2019, was 4,976MW. It also stated that the peak average energy ever sent out was 4,557MWH/H and that this was recorded on February 2, 2016. TCN further stated that the peak power generation ever attained was 5,222MW, adding that the figure was recorded on December 18, 2017.
He explained that the ministry was almost completing 34 pilot national housing programmes in the states that had provided land for the take-off of the programme, adding that the rehabilitation and reconstruction of federal secretariats were ongoing in Bayelsa, Anambra, Zamfara and Nasarawa states. Fashola told the FOCI members that the Federal Government recognized the efforts of the association in helping to galvanise the quarry and mining industry due to the volume of construction going on in the built environment and the road sector. Fashola was quoted in the statement as saying, “When I first met you, there were complaints of non-payment for three to four years before the coming of this administration.
He further explained that the recent Executive Order 7 signed by the President would ensure industrialization, adding that it would expand construction work and manufacturing jobs. The Director-General, FOCI, who led the delegation, Olubunmi Adekoje, appreciated the ministry for the support given to the association and the timely intervention in the area of finance to boost the activities of the industry.