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PPI implementation to yield 25GW in next five years
- The initiative will address sector challenges
- FG committed to improved access to electricity
The Minister of State, Power Jeddy Agba in a Webinar with the Energy Transition Council of the United Nations (UN) has said the Federal Government (FG) Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) will achieve at least 25Giga Watt (GW) of electricity in the next five years.
Mr. Agba while presenting the Keynote address said “The Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) is a comprehensive programme targeted at the grid, transmission, distribution, and grid communications projects that will modernise the grid and unlock 25GW of stable operable capacity over the next five years”.
The Minister acknowledged the efforts of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in the sector. He said the administration is investing heavily in the power sector and its entire value chain. The investments he said, will strengthen the economy through the creation of jobs for the youth in the country.
Mr. Agba thanked the Council for the support towards the FG power policies. “I will like to thank the energy transition council for helping us secure support to develop Nigeria’s own energy transition plan” he said.