Nigeria’s national power grid has seen a significant improvement in stability, attributed to the addition of 700 megawatts (MW) in transmission capacity.
This enhancement is part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a $2.3 billion project aimed at overhauling the country’s transmission infrastructure.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, highlighted that approximately 90% of the new capacity has been installed and is operational, leading to a reduction in grid collapses even as supply levels increase.
He noted that previously, the grid became unstable when supply approached 5,000 MW, but now it consistently handles between 5,000 and 8,000 MW.
Despite these advancements, some Nigerians report continued power outages, indicating that the improvements may not yet be uniformly experienced across the country.
Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Nyanya, and Airport Road in the Federal Capital Territory have reported little to no electricity supply, suggesting that the benefits of the increased capacity are still in the process of reaching all regions.
Minister Adelabu emphasized the government’s commitment to further enhancing the power sector and called for continued support from international partners to achieve sustained improvements in electricity supply nationwide.
