Residents of Jalingo, the Taraba capital, have lauded the 24-hour uninterrupted power supply in the metropolis ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s one-day official visit.

On Wednesday, Vice-President Kasshim Shettima was delegated by Mr Tinubu to represent him in the state and to declare open the Taraba International Investment Summit 2025.

Donald Musa, a resident of Nukkai, a suburb of Jalingo town, described the electricity supply as unprecedented.

Mr Musa observed that the city had experienced an epileptic power supply in recent times and prayed that the stable supply continued even after the presidential visit.

Similarly, Maimuna Abubakar, another resident of Jalingo, observed that the previous supply was four hours daily, noting that the sudden uninterrupted power supply may not be unconnected with the president’s visit to the state.

She called on the Yola Electricity Distribution Company to improve its supply even after the presidential visit, while also commending them.

Grace Ishaku, another resident, observed that the sharp improvement in the power supply was because of the presidential visit and urged that the development be sustained to boost the state’s economy.

The state is billed to host the Taraba First International Investment Summit, with high-profile guests expected during the event. 

(NAN)