In a strategic move toward enhanced energy security, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) have inked a landmark AED 752 million agreement to upgrade and expand the Gulf's power transmission grid.
To strengthen the national grid system, the federal government will be completing and commissioning of five power transmission substations and transmission lines being built at N$170 million (N62 billion) to add 624 megawatts capacity to Abuja's power evacuation capacity this.
Members of Parliament from Lunda Norte are pushing for increased investment in electricity and water infrastructure. The call follows a fact-finding mission across Dundo, Chitato and Mussungue municipalities.
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