On June 4, 2024, the FGN Power Company announced a significant milestone in the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) pilot phase by successfully energising, installing, and commissioning two mobile substations. This achievement marks a pivotal step in enhancing power transmission capacity across Nigeria, directly benefiting households and businesses.
In a detailed infographic shared by the company, progress was highlighted across several key sites, showcasing increased transmission capacity designed to bolster the nation’s power supply. The mobile substations are at various stages of development, with some already completed and others nearing completion.
The following sites have been identified for the installation of 63MVA mobile substations, each providing an additional capacity of 50.4 MW:
- University of Ibadan (Oyo State)
- Kwanar Dangora (Kano State)
- Eleyele (Oyo State)
- FUTO (Imo State)
- Saapade (Ogun State)
- Ajah (Lagos State)
- Jebba (Kwara State)
- Nike Lake (Enugu State)
Additionally, Agbara in Lagos State has received a double installation with two 63MVA substations, adding a combined capacity of 100.8 MW.
According to FGN Power Company, two projects have been completed, two are in the final stages, and the remaining five are ongoing.
In another significant development, the FGN Power Company reported successfully delivering ten power transformers and ten mobile substations from Siemens Energy. These units are being deployed at strategic locations nationwide and aim to alleviate transmission capacity constraints by over 1300MW.
Key sites benefiting from these deployments include:
- Okene, Kogi State
- Amukpe, Delta State
- Potiskum, Yobe State
- Apo, Abuja (FCT)
- Ihovbor, Edo State
- Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
- Ajah, Lagos State
- Nike Lake, Enugu State
- Kwanar Dangora, Kano State
- Maryland, Lagos State
- Omouaran, Kwara State
- Ojo, Lagos State
Under the pilot phase, six power transformers have been successfully energized, installed, and commissioned. The specific sites and capacities are as follows:
Okene (Kogi State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Amukpe (Delta State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Potiskum (Yobe State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Ihovbor (Edo State)
100MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 80MW
Apo (Abuja, FCT)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Ajah (Lagos State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Birnin (Kebbi State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Omuaran (Kwara State)
100MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 80MW
Ojo (Lagos State)
60MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 48MW
Maryland (Lagos State)
100MVA Transformer
Additional Capacity: 80MW
Completing these projects represents a substantial upgrade in Nigeria’s power infrastructure. The deployment of these transformers and mobile substations is expected to significantly enhance the reliability and capacity of the power transmission network, addressing long-standing challenges in the sector.
By addressing transmission bottlenecks and increasing capacity, these efforts will help create a more stable and efficient power grid, ultimately fostering sustainable development across the country.