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Geometric Power improves electricity supply in Aba, Nigeria

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Aba Power’s electricity network is improving supply to businesses and households in Aba, Abia State, and reducing their reliance on fuel-powered generators. Geometric Power’s integrated project represents an investment of more than $900 million, Vanguard reports.

Geometric Power is improving electricity supply to businesses and households in Aba, in Abia State, Nigeria, through the distribution network operated by its subsidiary Aba Power, the Nigerian daily Vanguard reports.

This contrasts with outages that have weakened industrial activity in several Nigerian cities, increasing production costs and leading to closures. Vanguard’s report describes a different experience in Aba, although it does not provide figures on electricity supply.

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