Note the key dates.
Orashi Electricity Company Ltd was incorporated on 28 May 2024.
On 13 July 2024, the company was granted an interim licence by the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC).
The licence empowers Orashi to distribute electricity across all 27 Local Government Areas of the state, under the “Light Up Imo” initiative.
So, the substation in New Owerri as Mr. Governor visited here is part of a broader state-driven effort (via Orashi) to overhaul the transmission & distribution network and provide more reliable electricity across Imo State.
I wish him well.
Component / Line / Sub-projectSpecification / Capacity / Extent
1. 132 kV transmission line (Owerri → Orlu)50 km long line to energise a 2 × 60 MVA, 132/33 kV substation in Orlu.
2. 33 kV distribution line (Egbu → New Owerri)Approx. 15 km line serving New Owerri area.
3. Injection Substation for New OwerriInitially planned a 7.5 MVA transformer for New Owerri.
4. Additional Distribution Lines in New OwerriAbout 22 km of 11 kV distribution lines planned within New Owerri area.
In other parts of the state, similar upgrades and new substations / lines are planned under the same project, including transformers and lines aimed at improving supply to towns like Okigwe, Orlu, Mbaise, and others.
My inspection of a sub-station of the Orashi Electricity Company, revealed progress that aligns closely with our projected completion timeframe, as ndi Imo eagerly await the power station to go into operation.
The level of work accomplished so far demonstrates a clear commitment from the contractors and technical teams, whose efforts continue to reflect professionalism and dedication to the State’s energy goals.
This project remains one of our most strategic investments, designed to strengthen the backbone of our economy by improving power supply reliability, and as we push toward the final stages, we remain optimistic about delivering an economy that is strong, dependable, and positioned for long-term prosperity.
- Hope Uzodimma