Nigeria: The Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing major substation upgrade and expansion projects to improve electricity supply and stabilise the national grid. The work forms part of the Presidential Power Initiative, a partnership with Siemens Energy focused on modernising ageing infrastructure.
According to the FGN Power Company, several key developments are progressing well and remain on schedule. A major highlight is a new 480 MW substation in Abeokuta, expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026.
This project is included in Phase 1, Batch 1, which covers five substations in Onitsha, Offa, Ayede-Ibadan, Sokoto and Abeokuta. Together, they are set to add nearly 1,000 MW of transmission capacity, helping to improve electricity distribution and reduce frequent outages.
The programme combines brownfield and greenfield projects. Existing substations are being upgraded and repaired, while new facilities are also being built to meet growing demand. This approach strengthens current systems while expanding future capacity.
The aim is to increase Nigeria’s grid capacity to around 7,000 MW, up from the current average of about 4,000 MW, delivering more reliable power to homes and businesses.
Earlier progress includes the deployment of 10 mobile substations and 10 transformers, providing flexible support in areas facing shortages or maintenance work. State governments are also assisting with land access and infrastructure protection.
Overall, the upgrades are expected to improve supply in the short term and support long-term expansion towards 25,000 MW.
Source: Solar Quarter
