The solution to our power problem is not far fetched. Each state of the federation (Including Abuja) in corroboration with their local governments should be compelled to build at least a 200 MW power station to supply power to her towns and cities within the next two years.
The states can choose to generate their power with any of diesel, coal, gas, solar, river dams etc. Any state that  fails to comply should be disconnected from the national grid. Multiple power generating stations spread across the country is also very vital to our national security as the failure of any power station cannot plunge even  a single state into darkness. Every state has the capacity to actualise this project given the enormous sums the states and local governments collect monthly from the federation account as monthly allocation. 200 MW multiplied by 36 will give the country at least 7,200 MW. I think we can build from there.

"The problem with the above is that states like Lagos probably need close to 3000MW

another problem is finance. . .Globally it costs about $1million to produce 1MW

so 200MW would be about $200million. . which is N30billion

a lot of poor states probably coudnt afford it. .
third would be transmission lines,need to be constructed. .and probably more gas pipelines too. . .

But at least u are trying to come up with a solution so i salute u"


Yes, I realise that states like Lagos will certainly need much more than 3000MW. But if all the states
can generate 200MW, you 'll agree with me that Nigeria would have trippled her current power
generation capacity.

@paddy_lo

I totally agree with you on the issue of privatising power generation and distribution but of equal significance is the issue of decentralising power generation. Every state in Nigeria has the capacity to generate power to, at least, meet part of her local demand. If they choose to do so through private initiative, it's all well and good. Most states in Nigeria you'll agree with me, does not produce even 1MW of electricity and it's dangerous for their security. Just one act of sabotage and the whole state could be plunged into darkness. No serious nation in this modern time depends of few power plants (however large) to meet her power needs. China, I understand has hundreds of coal power plants scattered in various parts of the country.

paddy_lo:

@duvaale

u are right about decentralization of power plants. . but i believe that privatization will solve that problem. . .

Hmm! Privatization will go a long way in solving the problem, but it will require proper regulation too.