New generators end power shortages

LAGOS, Nigeria — Thanks to Opportunity 21 (O-21), the major global initiative launched by the UBS in late 1999, the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has resolved one of its most troubling problems – that of daily power cuts.

Two new generators, which have been up and running since last year at the Bible Society’s guest-house, are now enabling the BSN to continue working throughout the frequent black-outs. Previously, the power cuts made it almost impossible to operate computers, caused the air conditioning to fail and disrupted the telephone system.

“We cannot do much about the telephone problems but we can ensure a continued service now with the brand-new generators,” said the Rev Dr Fred Odutola, General Secretary of the BSN. “The old generator at Bible House was no longer reliable, and to run the Bible Guest House effectively we need to offer guests water and electricity round the clock. These new state-of-the-art generators trip on when the mains supply goes off and then cut themselves off when the mains supply comes back on,” he added.

The board of the BSN prayed over the new generators (pictured above) on Thursday August 17 and dedicated them to God’s service. (WR 359/2 - 4/5.01) [PHOTOS]