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| Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by OredoPikin(op): 12:24pm On Apr 25 |
Back in 2022/23, during the campaign run up to the 2023 elections, Peter Obi traveled to Egypt to study how they solved their power crisis, a fix so successful they now run a surplus. He wanted to see if that model could work for Nigeria. What did he get for it? Attacks. APC supporters mocked him, insisting the Buhari led APC government had already signed a deal with the same Siemens that handled Egypt’s turnaround. Photos of transformers circulated. “It’s done,” they said. “Obi is late.” Fast forward to 2026. Four years have passed. Another election cycle is here. APC is still in power. for context, the deal was signed in 2018 to add 25,000MW to our electricity generation. It's been 8yrs since that deal was signed. So, where is the Siemens deal? Where is the electricity? Where are the transformers we were shown back then? Where is the megawatt increase Nigerians were promised under the Presidential Power Initiative with Siemens? If the deal was real and executed, why are we still battling the same grid collapses and poor supply? If it failed, why the silence? We can’t pretend this is not a question worth asking. Before we start debating 2027, Nigerians deserve an account of the last promises made. To the APC supporters and defenders who told us the Siemens deal was already "settled" in 2022: where is it? Power is not propaganda. It’s either in your sockets or it is not. And right now, the only thing Nigerians can see clearly is darkness. Where is the Siemens deal? Where is the electricity? 136 Likes 10 Shares |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by markfem2: 12:29pm On Apr 25*. Modified: 2:40pm On Apr 25 |
Just like every unsuccessful/failed project, the Siemens deal has entered voicemail 44 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by IsraeliAIRFORCE: 1:23pm On Apr 25 |
APC is a government of MOU and paparazzi. Always using "impossible future terms" in their sentence structure. 82 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by heniford2: 1:47pm On Apr 25 |
Bad system bad government 😭😔 APC 38 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by dominique(mod): 2:31pm On Apr 25 |
All that millions of dollars down the drain  38 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by PHIPEX(m): 2:33pm On Apr 25*. Modified: 3:20pm On Apr 25 |
Once Obi goes to Egypt again to understudy their power revolution, APC will restart the Siemens deal propaganda. Propaganda does not give light, does not build roads and will never win the insecurity war. 98 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by SadiqBabaSani: 2:33pm On Apr 25 |
APC is Satan brotherhood of Nigeria and this is not an exaggeration 51 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Talismann: 2:35pm On Apr 25 |
the hate I feel in my soul towards the corruption and money theft in Nigeria has no description in words 49 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Kharol1234: 2:36pm On Apr 25 |
There data Boys will tell us stories now, rubbish people. 29 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by mandybabe: 2:36pm On Apr 25 |
Nigerians are not surprised anymore Let the politicians keep fooling their selves Every aspect and corner is full with corruption, Maybe 2050 we would have stable electricity in Nigeria For now, manage whatever you get since you don't have the power to question them 9 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by frog12: 2:37pm On Apr 25 |
they were taking nigerians for a ride. buhari don die, you no fit ask am. adelabu say dem delay am but him too don comot. no answers 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by adamkkk: 2:37pm On Apr 25 |
Dix govt just turn Nigeria to reverse backward mode 9 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Macphenson: 2:37pm On Apr 25 |
I have been asking same question. Even the Naira to Yuan deal that bothe Buhari and Tinubu signed, nobody sees the effect today. 28 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by chicfarmer: 2:38pm On Apr 25 |
10 years already?!  Nigeria don taya person  8 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by njokuuche77(m): 2:38pm On Apr 25 |
APC in power, but Nigerians still don’t have power. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by iwaeda: 2:39pm On Apr 25 |
Let us ask one Woye, who told us it is game changer. I dont blame politicians, but youths who leaves moral to defend lies.  20 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Kingbuhari(m): 2:39pm On Apr 25 |
Na this criminals you dey believe. They know 80% of Nigerians are too hungry to remember anything, as far one part of the country is singing songs of praises the looting spray must continue 15 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by correctguy101(m): 2:40pm On Apr 25 |
OredoPikin:. As with any and everything, the people have forgotten. 8 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by vickthourh(m): 2:40pm On Apr 25 |
Corruption is just too much in NIGERIA, that's the cause of all the negativity. 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Flangelo12: 2:41pm On Apr 25*. Modified: 3:17pm On Apr 25 |
The $2.3 billion Siemens-Nigeria Power Deal (Presidential Power Initiative - PPI) is active and in its second phase as of early 2026, aimed at modernizing Nigeria's power grid and improving reliability. Following a period of stagnation, the project was revived by President Tinubu's administration. It has successfully delivered and commissioned multiple mobile substations and transformers, yielding roughly 984 MW in additional capacity. The overall target is to reach 25,000 MW with projects ongoing to reduce grid outages. Key status updates include: Revival and Status: The partnership was stalled but was revived and accelerated, with, as of early 2026, the project is moving forward under President Tinubu, having seen increased momentum. Infrastructure Progress: Siemens has delivered and installed 132/33 KV mobile substations and several 75/100 MVA and 60/66 MVA transformers nationwide. Phase 2 Goals: The project is currently focused on upgrading seven lines and installing 10 transmission lines covering 554 km to boost capacity to 7,140 MW. . Key Focus: The deal seeks to mitigate grid failure, increase electricity access, and upgrade key transmission substations. Timeline: The project timeline was extended, with some critical project components (substations) expected to be finalized around 2026. 98 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by SixSeven: 2:42pm On Apr 25 |
It died with Abba Kyari. IYKYK 3 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by muyico(m): 2:42pm On Apr 25 |
Failed deal Solar and generator seller will be affected |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by SpecialAdviser(m): 2:42pm On Apr 25 |
Hahahaha Oyibo will always deal mercilessly with one Nigeria people 1 Like |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by SixSeven: 2:43pm On Apr 25 |
Flangelo12:. What is the generating capacity today? 13 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by HugoBoss10(m): 2:43pm On Apr 25 |
APC as a party is an evil organization. The sufferings and death of Nigerians are what give them joy. They have a strong coven that survives by drinking human blood. But freedom is here at last  7 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by achorladey: 2:43pm On Apr 25 |
E reach to ask oooooo. Deals like this should be closely monitored. Siemens for that matter. Didn't Kyari under Buhari pursued this matter as well? 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Gotocourt: 2:44pm On Apr 25 |
OredoPikin:Was it funded or not  COS Late ABBA Kyari caught COVID-19 on this trip🤷🏿 2 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Flangelo12: 2:44pm On Apr 25 |
SixSeven:You can ask Google. I did a search that all of you can do. 2 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by keemsleek(m): 2:45pm On Apr 25 |
OredoPikin:Since you asked a question hees what I found out about the deal. The Siemens Nigeria power deal is one of Nigeria’s biggest electricity reform plans—but the honest answer is: 👉 It has been slow, partly delayed, but now moving again (not fully successful yet). Let me break it down clearly. 🔌 What the Siemens deal was supposed to do Signed around 2018–2019 between Nigeria and Germany Worth about $2.3 billion Goal: fix Nigeria’s transmission + distribution (not just generation) Targets: 7,000 MW → short term 11,000 MW → medium term 25,000 MW → long term � Majorwaves Energy Report +1 👉 At the time, Nigeria was producing only about 4,000 MW, so this was a big upgrade plan. ⚠️ What actually happened (Reality) 1. It basically stalled for years After it started, the project lost momentum Reasons: Death of key government coordinator COVID-19 disruptions Bureaucracy & funding issues By around 2021–2023, very little real progress happened � Punch Newspapers +1 👉 So early targets (7,000 MW by 2021, etc.) were missed completely. 2. It was revived recently Under President Bola Tinubu Government re-signed/accelerated the agreement with Germany Project is now active again and moving forward � Punch Newspapers +1 ⚙️ What has been achieved so far Some real progress (but still early stage): Delivery of transformers & mobile substations ✔️ About 984 MW transmission capacity added ✔️ � State House Abuja Installation of equipment across locations like Lagos, Ogun, Oyo ✔️ � FGN Power Company Phase 1 officially ongoing (grid upgrade, substations) ✔️ � Punch Newspapers 👉 Current Phase 1 aims to: Strengthen the grid Add up to ~7,000 MW capacity potential � Punch Newspapers ⏳ Current status (2026) Project is NOT completed Still in Phase 1 Some substations expected to finish by end of 2026 � Advisors Reports Government admits progress is “below expectation” � TheCable ⚖️ Final verdict ✅ Positives Not dead anymore (revived) Infrastructure upgrades ongoing Some improvement in transmission capacity ❌ Negatives Missed original deadlines badly Impact not yet strongly felt by most Nigerians Still far from 24/7 stable electricity 🧠 Bottom line 👉 The Siemens deal is a good plan on paper 👉 But in reality: Started badly (stalled) Now progressing slowly Still far from delivering full results 11 Likes |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by SixSeven: 2:45pm On Apr 25 |
Flangelo12:That's how you know what happened to the project and if it's working as intended. You attempted to give the OP information, then complete it. The OP even put it in bold so you can see it clearly 👇 for context, the deal was signed in 2018 to add 25,000MW to our electricity generation. It's been 8yrs since that deal was signed. 1 Like |
| Re: Where Is The Siemens Deal? 4 Years Later, Nigerians Are Still In The Dark by Image123(m): 2:46pm On Apr 25 |
The deal sef taya person if you no fit transmit. That power na SYSTEM FAILURE, SYSTEM FAILURE, SYSTEM FAILURE. SMH That sector na miracle go solve am.  As i see Fashola no fit do jack for that end, i don drop expectation since tey tey. But make we dey hope sha. 2 Likes |
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