The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, on Friday commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV mobile substations at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Saapade, Ogun State. This milestone is a key advancement in the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which aims to modernize Nigeria’s power infrastructure. At separate commissioning events, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, highlighted the significance of the projects, noting that the new substations will boost transmission capacity by 100.8MW.
This improvement is set to directly benefit students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities.
Chief Adelabu emphasized that the substations will provide a more reliable and efficient power supply, enhancing the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan, Samonda, Ajibode, and other parts of Ibadan set to gain from the initiative. Adelabu said: “The commissioning of these mobile substations is a testament to our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to all Nigerians. “This project aligns with the Federal Government’s vision to modernize Nigeria’s power sector and improve the quality of life for our citizens. We are proud to be part of this transformative initiative.
“These mobile substations, along with other equipment undergoing installation under the pilot phase of the PPI, represent a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmission capacity constraints by over 1300MW across the nation.”
The MD/CEO of FGN Power Company stated, “We are delighted to commission these state-of-the-art mobile substations. This achievement underscores our dedication to providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges. By strategically deploying these mobile substations, we are addressing critical infrastructure gaps and enhancing the overall power system’s capacity and reliability. We are committed to continuing our efforts to deliver reliable and affordable power to all Nigerians. This particular substation, located at the University of Ibadan, holds special significance. It will not only improve power supply to the university but also to the surrounding communities. By providing a more stable and efficient power supply, we are empowering students, faculty, and staff to excel in their academic and research endeavors.”
Key Achievements:
Power Transformer Installations:
FGN Power Company has successfully installed, energized, and commissioned eight power transformers, contributing an additional 569.6 MW to the transmission network.
Mobile Substation Deployments:
Five mobile substations have been successfully deployed at Ajah, Jebba, Kwanar Dangora, the University of Ibadan, and Saapade, adding 252 MW to the grid.
Overall, these efforts have resulted in a substantial 821.6 MW increase to the national grid’s transmission capacity.
The newly commissioned substations are part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a comprehensive plan to modernize and expand Nigeria’s power infrastructure. This initiative aims to address the nation’s power challenges and ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply for all Nigerians.
About FGN Power Company:
FGN Power Company (FGNPC) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) mandated to implement the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). FGNPC’s mission is to address infrastructural gaps by investing in end-to-end solutions that will deliver reliable, incremental energy to customers in Nigeria.
