- Siemens supports Nigeria’s 4 GW power expansion drive, strengthening national infrastructure and boosting electricity access across the country.
- Nigeria’s 4 GW power expansion drive aims to transform the energy sector, create thousands of jobs, and position the nation as the power hub of West Africa.
Siemens Energy has reaffirmed its firm commitment to Nigeria’s 4 GW power expansion drive, a flagship initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s electricity infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth.
Recently, President Bola Tinubu hosted Siemens executives at the State House in Abuja to review progress on key power projects. Vice President Kashim Shettima and ministers Wale Edun, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, attended the meeting. Together, they discussed new strategies to speed up Nigeria’s power transformation.
President Tinubu stressed that reliable electricity is essential for industrial growth, education, and healthcare. He said no nation can achieve lasting progress without energy security. Therefore, he instructed Siemens and the Ministry of Power to expand key transformer substations from two to three phases. This move will enhance electricity distribution nationwide.
Meanwhile, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu outlined the success of recent reforms. He explained that the Electricity Act 2023 and the National Integrated Electricity Policy have already attracted more than US$2 billion in new investments. Under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), Siemens has delivered ten mobile substations, three 75/100 MVA transformers, and seven 60/66 MVA transformers. These upgrades have added about 984 MW to Nigeria’s transmission capacity.
Furthermore, Adelabu confirmed that work has begun on five new substations in Abeokuta, Offa, Ayede-Ibadan, Sokoto, and Onitsha. Two of these sites are expected to be completed by 2026. Additionally, Phase One–Batch Two will deliver six Brownfield and ten Greenfield substations, adding 4,104 MW of capacity.
In a related update, Dietmar Siersdorfer, Siemens’ Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, described the initiative as “a platform for long-term prosperity.” He announced plans to open a new training centre to equip Nigerian engineers with advanced technical skills. Moreover, he said the project will create thousands of local jobs in construction, logistics, and support services.
Similarly, Finance Minister Wale Edun stated that the power initiative will strengthen Nigeria’s economic competitiveness. It will also create employment opportunities for young people and help reduce poverty nationwide. He added that this collaboration reflects Nigeria’s determination to lead Africa’s clean energy transition through strong public-private partnerships.
In conclusion, Nigeria’s 4 GW power expansion drive is a bold step towards energy independence. It has the potential to transform the national grid, enable electricity exports to neighbouring countries, and build a more resilient, energy-secure future for West Africa.