Will there be 24-hour power? I believe this could be the case, assuming the contracts are airtight and the usual challenges in Nigeria do not interfere.
Key issues to note are gas supply, maintenance contracts, tariffs, energy losses, and service levels. If there are any issues in any of these layers, the system could fail at some point.
For now, congratulations to the people of Aba and Abia State at large. This could be a major game changer not just for their local economy but for the country in general.
Finally, stakeholders in the industry, particularly those with a long-standing presence, will be closely monitoring how this unfolds. If the contracts are robust and service delivery is exceptional, it could serve as a model for others to emulate.
This development has the potential to disrupt the entire sector. As is typical with disruptions, there will be both gleeful winners and sore losers.
This is merely the beginning.
