- FGN Power Company advances Siemens-backed grid upgrades, investing €161 million to modernise substations and improve electricity supply across Nigeria.
- New transmission projects aim to add 480MW and strengthen grid capacity, with commissioning targeted for 2026 to reduce load shedding and improve stability.
FGN Power Company has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving electricity supply nationwide. The Managing Director and CEO, Kenny Anuwe, said the administration prioritises stable power as a foundation for economic growth.
The company is implementing a €161 million contract with Siemens Energy to upgrade five brownfield substations. Meanwhile, they are located in Abeokuta, Ayede in Oyo State, Offa in Kwara State, Onitsha in Anambra State, and Sokoto. These upgrades form part of the Presidential Power Initiative.
Furthermore, Anuwe stated that the FGN Power Company has already added over 1,000MW to the national grid through seven mobile substations and 10 power transformers supplied by Siemens Energy. These interventions aim to strengthen transmission capacity and improve overall grid performance.
During an inspection of the Abeokuta substation project in Ogun State, he said the new facility would add about 480MW to the grid. He explained that the upgrade will improve electricity supply for homes, businesses, and industries across the region.
In addition, he said that the project reflects efforts to modernise ageing infrastructure and expand reliable power delivery. He also confirmed that civil works will finish between June and July, while electrical installation will follow. The commissioning is planned for December 2026.
OTS Engineering and Siemens Energy are executing the project. Anuwe urged contractors to maintain momentum to meet deadlines set by President Bola Tinubu.
The Chief Technical Officer, Ebenezer Fapohunda, explained that the new substation will upgrade capacity from 132kV to 330kV. He noted that this upgrade will reduce reliance on the overloaded Ikeja West network and improve stability in Ogun State.
Siemens Energy Project Director, Elie Akiki, confirmed that construction is on track and reaffirmed the goal of completing commissioning by the end of 2026.