Maridi’s power supply was inaugurated yesterday and the Western Equatoria town can now experience the benefits of electricity.
The project was funded by USAID in collaboration with governments of South Sudan and Western Equatoria.Juba’s US general consul Barrie Walkley told the crowd that his country’s support aims at supporting Dr. John Garang’s vision of taking the town to the villages.
Ambassador Walkley said Maridi’s power plant is ready to serve 725 customers with a 21-kilometre line and another 175 people will be connected later.
He added that the electricity will help small scale businesses in the region.
GoSS minister for Transport and Roads Anthony Lino Makana said the electricity will improve education, health services and businesses.
Maridi is the third town to be electrified under the Southern Sudan Rural Electrification Programme supported by USAID money.