By Auwalu Birninkudu

The Bauchi State Government has spent N400 million on replacement and installation of damaged electrical equipment in seven local government areas to improve power supply.

Malam Mukhtar Gidado, the senior special assistant on media to Gov. Bala Mohammed, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Wednesday.

He said the local government are Ningi, Giade, Jama’are, Darazo, Katagum, Ganjuwa and Bauchi.

”More local government areas would be included soon.

”We commend the management of the state rural electrification agency for initiating, supervising and excellent execution of  the job,” he added.

He said the project involved replacement of damaged electrical wires, poles and replacement of transformers and other complimentary accessories that would ensure uninterrupted power supply in the benefiting communities.

“The whole idea is to boost the economy of the people in the communities as well provide dividends of democracy as promised during  campaigns,” he said.

He urged the people to set up surveillance and monitoring committees to ensure protection of the electrical installations and other facilities provided by the government in their respective communities. (NAN)