By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the installation of Integrated (Hybrid) Solar Lighting in Abuja Districts and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Project: LOTS I & II to ensure security of lives and property in the nation’s Capital.
According to the FCT Minister the new intergrated Solar light project is part of security measures by the administration to curb all forms of criminality in the city and to stall political saboteurs feeding fat on Abuja lighting system.
According to him, Lot 1 will service Maitama, Central Area, Wuse, Asokoro and Airport Expressway while Lot 2 is comprised of Katampe, Katampe Extension, Jabi, Garki, Gudu, Mabushi.
The LIGHT UP ABUJA PROJECT includes supply and installation (retrofitting) of integrated Hybrid Solar Street lighting fittings of 300W Zolar Powered lights luminous flux ranging from 7,500lm to 17,500lm ongoing Streets and Expressways with necessary accessories.
There will also be supply and installation of Galvanized Streetlight poles at new locations and also replace vandalised and knocked down poles.
The streetlights will be intergrated with Surveillance Module and a Control Room, such that any attempt to vandalise them will be captured.
The project is to be completed within six months.
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