Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent grid collapses to the poor condition of the country’s national grid infrastructure.
He highlighted this issue during the unveiling of the office of Hexing LIVOLTEK, a firm producing prepaid electricity meters, in Lagos. Adelabu emphasized the urgent need for private investment to prevent breakdowns in the existing infrastructure.
Hexing LIVOLTEK showcased various solar technologies and smart metering solutions to address Nigeria’s energy challenges during the event. Adelabu commended the firm’s innovative products and contribution to developing Nigeria’s sustainable energy future.
Speaking about recent grid collapses, the minister noted that despite the old transformers and power lines, there has been an improvement in managing the situation.
“In the last four months, we have not had a significant grid collapse, except for a partial one two days ago, which lasted less than two hours,” he stated. Adelabu emphasized the importance of upgrading aging infrastructure—some dates back 60 years—through public and private investment to prevent future collapses.
He also mentioned plans to develop regional and state-level grids to reduce the country’s dependence on a single national grid. “If a disturbance to the national grid today, it affects all 36 states. That shouldn’t be the case,” he said, stressing the need for grid expansion.
In addition, Adelabu announced that Nigeria has procured 1.3 million meters under the World Bank program, with the first delivery expected in two months.
Simon Yein, Vice President of Hexing Group, expressed excitement about the company’s launch in Nigeria, focusing on building local partnerships and fostering energy innovation.
Zhang Shiquan, CEO of Hexing Group, emphasized that the company’s mission aligns with Nigeria’s energy transition goals, and Hexing is committed to supporting clean energy initiatives in the country.
