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Hon. Minister of Power Commissions Five Projects Under Phase I of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).

27th February 2024 The Honourable Minister of Power Commissions Five State Projects Under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). These states, includes Okene in Kogi State, Amukpe in Delta State, Potiskum in Yobe State, Apo in Abuja, and Ihovbor in Edo State, collectively mark a leap forward in the nation’s quest for energy sufficiency. Under the […]

Distribution/ Transmission Workstream Workshop

FGNPC collaborates with AFC, Siemens Energy, and TCN in a workshop dedicated to addressing the transmission workstream of the PPI, aligning with the accelerated agreement signed at Cop28. On Day 2, the workshop shifts focus to the distribution workstream of the PPI. The meeting gathers all EPCs involved to align on implementation arrangements, ensuring the […]

Ministerial Retreat: Integrated National Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (INEP-SIP)

The Federal Ministry of Power convened a pivotal 3-day ministerial retreat from December 12th to 14th, centered around the theme of the Integrated National Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (INEP-SIP): Navigating and Aligning on the Path to Enhanced Electricity Reliability. This retreat marks a crucial inaugural step towards the establishment of the INEP-SIP, mandated […]

FGNPC and NAPTIN Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate PPI Implementation and Empower Nigerian Engineers

ABUJA Nigeria– FGN Power Company (FGNPC), Siemens A.G, and Siemens Energy proudly announced the signing of an acceleration agreement aimed at expediting the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). This landmark collaboration underscores a commitment to fostering sustainable energy development in Nigeria. Under the agreement, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) will […]

Accelerated Agreement Signing at COP28

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz joined forces in Dubai to witness the signing of a pivotal agreement to accelerate the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to enhance electricity supply in Nigeria. The agreement, sealed at the COP28 climate summit, outlines a comprehensive modernization and expansion plan for the transmission, distribution […]

Bilateral Talks between Nigerian and German Officials Propel the Acceleration of the PPI and Strengthen Focus on Improving Transmission Network

BERLIN, Germany– In a significant breakthrough, discussions between Vice Chancellor, Robert Habeck, and key representatives from Nigeria have paved the way for the accelerated implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). The Nigerian delegation, comprising Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, […]

FG Signs $463 Million agreement for distribution lines upgrade with Chinese consortium

To enhance the availability of electricity to homes and businesses nationwide, the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Ministry of Power, has signed $463 million distribution lines upgrade contract with a Chinese consortium. The contract to be financed by the China Exim Bank has both off-shore and significant on-shore content. In a statement by […]

PTI Stakeholder Workshop: A Year in Review

FGN Power Company is holding a 3-day workshop on April 25th- 27th, 2023, for the Power Training Institute (PTI) workstream under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) in collaboration with our implementation partners Siemens AG and Siemens Energy. The PTI is intended to train engineers and build capacity in power system simulation, network studies, and system […]

Apo Transmission Substation Site Inspection

The Honorable Minister of Power, Engr.Abubakar D. Aliyu accompanied by the MD/CEO, of FGN Power Company, Mr. Kenny Anuwe, inspecting the ongoing installation of the PPI’s 60 MVA 132/33 kV Power Transformer at Apo, Transmission Substation, Abuja under phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative. The PPI’s 60 MVA 132/33kV at the Apo Transmission Substation […]

Electricity: We’ll commission power transformers delivered by Siemens in November, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said he would commission the two power transformers delivered by Siemens in November. This came as he restated the commitment of his government to the partnership with Siemens and the German Government to improve electricity generation in the country. Buhari made these commitments while receiving the officials of Siemens Energy AG at […]

FG restates target of 7,000 megawatts by 2024

By Benjamin Alade Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FGN Power Company, Kenny Anuwe has said the Federal Government is committed to increasing Nigeria’s current capacity of electricity generation from 5, 000 megawatts to 7,000 megawatts by 2024. Anuwe said this is part of Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a programme of the Federal Government that was set […]

FG approves €62m to procure transformers for Siemens power project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.9 million and €62.9 million for phase one of the presidential power initiative (PPI). PPI is a power upgrade and modernization programme between the Nigerian government and Siemens with the support of the German government. Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, said this on Wednesday […]

Power project deal with Siemens to increase Nigeria’s electricity to 25,000MW when completed – Aliyu

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