João Baptista Borges, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources, embarked on a tour of the southern region of the country, beginning in Cuanza Sul province on December 11th. Accompanying him were notable individuals, including Pedro Afonso, President of the PRODEL Board of Directors, Hélder Adão of ENDE, Elsa Ramos, the National Director of Waters, and other senior officials from MINEA and its affiliated companies. During the visit, various projects overseen by the sector in that region were evaluated.
The minister’s first stop was to inspect electrification projects in southern Calulo, with the goal of providing electricity to Vila da Quibala. The project, which commenced in January 2023, is currently 81% complete, with an expected completion date of August 2023. Additionally, the construction of a high-voltage substation connected to the National Grid, initiated in 2023, was reviewed, with a projected completion date for the following year. This project, currently 75% complete and employing 150 individuals directly, will ultimately benefit 28 communities in the region.
Minister Baptista Borges assessed the operational status of the Quibala Water Supply System, suggesting that it should be rehabilitated to promptly serve thirty thousand people. While en route to Huambo province, the minister observed progress in the implementation of the first Transformation Posts (TPs) that will provide electricity to the mentioned communities.
This statement was issued by the Information Technology, Institutional Communication, and Press Office of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in Luanda on December 11th, 2023. João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges
