The Nigerian Navy has restored electricity to Nduk community in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State after residents spent more than 15 years without power.
The intervention followed the rehabilitation of the community’s electricity infrastructure and installation of a 300KVA transformer.
The project was commissioned on Wednesday under the Nigerian Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation programme, funded through the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project scheme.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, said the project was part of efforts to address critical needs in communities and strengthen relations between the military and civilians.
Abbas said restoring electricity to Nduk demonstrated the Navy’s commitment to contributing to development beyond its primary responsibility of maritime security.
“It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today to witness the commissioning of this project for this community after a period of 15 years,” he said.
He urged residents to protect the transformer and other facilities against vandalism and theft to ensure that the intervention continues to serve the community.
The Navy chief said community empowerment remained important to national security and economic prosperity, noting that addressing basic infrastructure challenges could improve the relationship between security agencies and residents.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, represented by the Commissioner for Power, Iniobong Robson, commended the Navy for intervening in the community’s prolonged electricity problem.
Eno said the project complemented his administration’s ARISE agenda, particularly its objectives of improving rural development, security and peaceful coexistence.
The project facilitator, Rear Admiral Anifiok Uko, Director of Naval Operations at the Naval Headquarters, said the absence of electricity had affected economic activities, security and social life in Nduk.
“For more than 15 years, the people of Nduk lived without access to electricity. Nightfall brings darkness and restricted movement, heightens security concerns and suspends socioeconomic development in our society,” Uko said.
He explained that the project was selected after consultations with community leaders and urged residents to take ownership of the facilities and ensure their protection.
The restoration is expected to improve security, extend economic activities into the evening and support the social and economic development of the community.
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