Nigeria begins phase two of Siemens power project
Government launches next stage of Presidential Power Initiative to expand transmission lines and boost grid capacity towards 12,000 MW target.
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Nigeria: The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun Phase Two of the Siemens power project, a programme under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) aimed at transforming the country’s electricity transmission system and adding up to 12,000 MW to the national grid.
The PPI stems from an agreement signed in December 2023 between Nigeria and Germany to tackle chronic instability in the power sector. Confirming the development, Bolaji Tunji, media adviser to the Minister of Power, said financing arrangements with Siemens Energy had been finalised, enabling the second phase to commence.
According to Tunji, Phase Two will deliver upgrades to seven existing power lines and the construction of ten new ones, covering 544 km with a combined transmission capacity of 7,140 MW. He stressed that the project’s focus is not only technical but also on providing more reliable electricity to households and businesses across the country.
Phase One of the project saw the delivery of 10 power transformers and 10 mobile substations from Siemens Energy, boosting transmission capacity by more than 1,300 MW. Installation work on these assets is reported to be over 80 % complete, with equipment deployed to key grid locations nationwide.
Nigeria will contribute counterpart funding for the next stage, alongside the international facility with Siemens. Officials say the project is expected to significantly reduce system collapses, strengthen supply reliability, and build the foundation for long-term improvements in electricity access.
Source: Punch
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