By Adeyinka Adeniran
The FGN Power Company, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, on Friday commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV Mobile Substations at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Saapade, Ogun State.
This significant milestone marks a key step in the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Speaking at the commissioning at the separate events, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the new substations will enhance the transmission wheeling capacity by 100.8MW, directly benefiting students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding communities.
He added that, by providing a more reliable and efficient power supply, the substations will optimize the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan, Samonda, Ajibode among other parts of Ibadan that will benefit from the facility.
Adelabu said, “The commissioning of these mobile substations is a testament to our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to all Nigerians.
“This project aligns with the Federal Government’s vision to modernize Nigeria’s power sector and improve the quality of life for our citizens. We are proud to be part of this transformative initiative.
“These Mobile Substations, along with other equipment undergoing installation under the Pilot Phase of the PPI, represent a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmission capacity constraints by over 1300MW across the nation.”
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FGN Power Company, Mr Kenny Anuwe expressed delight at the commissioning of the substations which he described as “state-of-the-art”.
He said “We are delighted to commission these state-of-the-art mobile substations. This achievement underscores our dedication to providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges.
“By strategically deploying these mobile substations, we are addressing critical infrastructure gaps and enhancing the overall power system’s capacity and reliability. We are committed to continuing our efforts to deliver reliable and affordable power to all Nigerians.
“This particular substation, located at the University of Ibadan, holds special significance. It will not only improve power supply to the university but also to the surrounding communities.
“By providing a more stable and efficient power supply, we are empowering students, faculty, and staff to excel in their academic and research endeavors.”
Speaking on the key achievements of the company, Anuwe said “in the area of power transformer installations, the FGN Power Company has successfully installed, energized, and commissioned eight power transformers, contributing an additional 569.6 MW to the transmission network.
“Mobile Substation Deployments: Five Mobile Substations have been successfully deployed at Ajah, Jebba, Kwanar Dangora, University of Ibadan, and Saapade, adding 252 MW to the grid.
Overall, these efforts have resulted in a substantial 821.6 MW increase to the national grid’s transmission capacity.
“The newly commissioned substations are part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a comprehensive plan to modernize and expand Nigeria’s power infrastructure. This initiative aims to address the nation’s power challenges and ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply for all Nigerians.”
FGN Power Company (FGNPC) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) mandated to implement the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). FGNPC’s mission is to address infrastructural gaps by investing in end-to-end solutions that will deliver reliable, incremental energy to customers in Nigeria.
