PPI: Govt commissions two substations in Oyo, Ogun

The Federal Government 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.

The development marks a key step in the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at modernising Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

Speaking during the commissioning, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the new substations will significantly enhance the transmission wheeling capacity by 100.8MW, directly benefiting students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding communities.

He said the substations will provide a more reliable and efficient power supply, which will also optimise the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan.

“The commissioning of these mobile substations is a testament to our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to Nigerians.

This project aligns with the Federal Government’s vision to modernise 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 1300 MW across the nation,” Adelabu said.

The minister, however, urged the people to take ownership of the stations and prevent any form of vandalism. He noted that even though vandalism is not rampant in the Southwest, it is gradually creeping in.

In his remark, the MD/CEO of FGN Power Company, Kenny Anuwe, said the company is proud to commission the state-of-the-art mobile substations.

He said the achievement underscores President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges.

“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.”

Highlighting the company’s achievements, Anuwe said: “FGN Power Company has successfully installed, energised, and commissioned eight power transformers, contributing an additional 569.6 MW to the transmission network.

“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.”