Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government (LGA) area in Anambra State has praised the government of Anambra State led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo for installing street lights in the community.
Speaking to ANN, Mr. Nnaemeka Oraka said;
“I attracted 325 numbers of solar street light to cover for the replacement of all the grid type street light that traversed Nimo.
“The street lights is currently being mounted from Ezielias to secretariat, then St Michael’s road through St Mary’s church to Umudu and Umudunu.
“Installation which is led by Hon. Chukwuma Omile opined yesterday, December 4th 2022 and will continue. I Will like if it is possible for Nimo to fix some of the failed poles so that no single point will be jumped. Indeed, the solution is here. He stated
Recall that ANN reported that Anambra State Ministry of Power and Water Resources has commenced the phase one convertion of street lights in Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi and other parts of the state from diesel to solar for power generation.
Commissioner for power and water resources Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka while speaking at the Anambra state budget defense informed the assembly house committee on public utilities that the conversion of the existing diesel power streetlights to solar has saved billions.
