Tag: Geometric Power

C. Don Adinuba As Bart Nnaji, founder and chairman of the Geometric Power group, Nigeria’s only integrated electricity organization, turns 68 today (Saturday, July 13,...

In Nigeria, Bart Nnaji's legacy is most prominently etched in the power sector, where his impact has been nothing short of transformative. As the Founder and Chairman of Geometric Power Limited, he spearheaded a paradigm shift towards private sector participation in an industry historically monopolized by the state.

“Despite our improvements, we are still being held back from optimum power delivery to industrial customers and residents of nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) of Abia State due to gas supply challenges. Addressing this issue remains a top priority for us,” said Ugo Opiegbe.

"We are deploying prepaid meters feeder by feeder. In the past six months, we have covered four feeders: Aba Township, Aba East, Ehi Road, and the World Bank. We are about to commence work on the fifth feeder. Our chairman, Professor Bart Nnaji, has directed us to always prioritize manufacturing firms as they were instrumental in bringing Geometric Power to Aba, a key industrial city. We prioritize them to help reduce their operational costs, which will make their products more affordable, benefiting the general populace." Opiegbe

Governor Otti came prepared to work as the Abia governor, his extensive experience, having served as the Executive Director of Nigeria's oldest bank and later as the Managing Director of Diamond Bank, are crucial in his understanding the dynamics of a private sector-led economy.