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German firm to add 12,000 megawatts to Nigerian National Grid

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
December 3, 2023
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In a historic move with the potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s energy landscape, President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a crucial agreement on Friday at COP28 in Dubai.

The Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) agreement aims to add 12,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the Nigeria national grid, addressing the long-standing power challenges faced by the nation.

The signing ceremony, witnessed by high-level officials from both countries, marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Germany. Among those present were Kenny Anue, Managing Director, Federal Government of Nigeria Power Company; Nadja Haakansson, Managing Director (Africa), Siemens AG; Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation; Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation; Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment; Said Alkali, Minister of Transportation; Dr. Dorris Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; and Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture.

Minister Unveils Short-term Power Sector Focus

Speaking at the event, FGN Power Company Managing Director, Kenny Anue, emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to developing power infrastructure, noting that he views it as critical to ongoing reforms. He said that the PPI encapsulates both electricity and financing, with the support of partners Siemens Energy and German government-backed financiers.

Anue acknowledged the progress made thus far, including the establishment of the FGN Power Company as the project’s special purpose vehicle and the German government’s selection of lead arrangers and financiers. He also commended Siemens Energy for successfully delivering 10 units of power transformers and 10 units of mobile substations.

Joe Kaeser, Chairman of Siemens Energy Supervisory Board, traced the history of the initial agreement back to the former President Muhammadu Buhari administration in 2018. He expressed delight that both parties have now been able to drive the process forward.

Kaeser noted that the agreement represents the spirit of supplying energy for the greater good of the Nigerian people and that the project has been taken to a new level. He extended gratitude for the renewed commitment and acknowledged that “good things take time.”

He said: “I’m particularly happy to be here tonight to witness the signing of the Presidential Initiative for Power because in 2018 the former President Buhari wanted me to come to Abuja and explain to him what we did in Egypt.



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