Nigeria’s Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, announces that 150MW will be added to the national grid before the end of 2024. This follows the successful pilot phase of the Presidential Power Initiative, with 750MW added to transmission capacity, addressing the country’s power grid challenges.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that the country is set to add 150MW to its national grid by the end of 2024. This follows progress in the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which has successfully completed its pilot phase. The initiative focuses on importing, installing, and commissioning power transformers and substations to enhance transmission capacity.
During a briefing after a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu outlined the impact of the project. So far, the PPI has added 750MW to Nigeria’s transmission grid, leading to greater stability in power distribution. With two more substations set for commissioning by the year’s end, Nigeria aims to add an additional 150MW to the grid.
Despite this progress, the country’s power grid remains fragile, as it recently collapsed for the 12th time this year. Experts attribute these frequent collapses to outdated infrastructure. Adelabu acknowledged these challenges but reassured Nigerians that improvements were underway. He emphasized the need for further revamping of the transmission grid to ensure long-term stability.
Adelabu stated that the ongoing Phase One of the PPI would bring significant upgrades, providing a more reliable and consistent power supply in the future.
