Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended Geometric Power for restoring electricity supply to Aba after several days of outage, while urging the company to establish multiple gas sources and adequate backup plans to prevent a recurrence.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Otti gave the commendation while receiving the management of Geometric Power, led by its Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji, at his office.
The governor acknowledged the impact of the blackout on residents and businesses in Aba and its environs, noting that residents had become accustomed to steady electricity under his administration.
“I must also put on record our appreciation for the resolution of the blackout that lasted several days. At some point, we were running around, and then we got the message that power had been restored. We want to congratulate and thank you,” Otti said.
He added: “It’s interesting that when power goes out for hours in Aba, people are screaming because they have gotten used to constant electricity.”
Otti urged Geometric Power to secure multiple sources of gas supply and put adequate contingency measures in place to prevent prolonged outages.
“What we need to do now is to ensure that it doesn’t happen again. So, we need to make it permanent, whatever it takes,” the governor said.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with Geometric Power and other stakeholders to sustain improved electricity supply and drive industrialisation in Aba, the Enyimba City.
The statement said the meeting was attended by top officials of Geometric Power and members of the Abia State Executive Council, including the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, who participated virtually.
