FG to deploy 300 containers of power equipment for nationwide transmission upgrades
The Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has disclosed that the Federal Government will deploy and install 300 containers of critical power equipment to boost transmission infrastructure upgrades nationwide. The post FG to deploy 300 containers of power equipment for nationwide transmission upgrades appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to deploy 300 containers of critical power equipment across the country to enhance transmission infrastructure upgrades. This announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, during a media briefing in Abuja, as reported by a ministry statement on Tuesday.
Tegbe further detailed that the government's next steps involve reinforcing grid stabilization along key transmission corridors, including Lagos, Enugu-Port Harcourt, and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, while conducting technical audits to pinpoint weak points and guide investment.
Tegbe emphasized that this deployment is aimed at addressing the ongoing issue of unfinished power projects coexisting with idle critical equipment in storage. The Ministry will also persist in advancing the Transmission Super Grid project, which seeks to optimize the use of existing generation and distribution assets while preparing the power infrastructure for anticipated future demand.
In recent months, the government has commissioned new transformers at strategic locations such as Apapa, Ijora, Alausa, and Lekki, unlocking a combined capacity of 672MW. Additionally, a 300MVA transformer in Katampe has energized, contributing an extra 240MW to the grid.
Tegbe reported that N1.23 trillion has been mobilized to resolve the backlog of power-sector debt, which amounts to N3.3 trillion. Furthermore, he disclosed that resolving certain legal disputes has facilitated the procurement of about 1.4 million smart meters, with military formations achieving an installation target of 90,000 units.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proposed the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) in March 2026 to tackle persistent challenges in Nigeria’s electricity transmission network, addressing longstanding issues within the electricity value chain to foster industrialization and ensure a dependable power supply. Despite significant investments in Nigeria’s electricity sector, recurrent national grid failures in 2026 have underscored the need for more than just funding to resolve the country’s longstanding power crisis.
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