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The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the New Abeokuta 330/132 kV Transmission Substation at Toolu, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, is progressing on schedule and will be delivered and commissioned by December 2026.

The assurance follows the recent inspection of the project site by the management team of FGN Power Company Limited, led by Managing Director/CEO Mr. Kenny Anuwe, accompanied by Chief Technical Officer Mr. Ebenezer Fapohunda and Chief Financial Officer Hon. Kola Olabiyi.

The Abeokuta substation is a flagship project under Phase 1, Batch 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), a partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Siemens Energy of Germany to modernize and expand Nigeria’s power transmission capacity.

The project covers the engineering, procurement, and construction of five key substations nationwide — Abeokuta, Ayede-Ibadan, Offa, Onitsha, and Sokoto — with a combined capacity of 986MW.


The New Abeokuta Substation alone will inject 480MW into the national grid and upgrade transmission voltage from 132kV to 330kV.

Speaking after the inspection, Mr. Anuwe stated that the project was “progressing according to standard and remains on course for completion before the end of 2026”.

He disclosed that civil works will be completed between June and July 2026, after which electrical installations will commence ahead of commissioning in December.

Project Director, Siemens Energy, Mr. Elie Akiki, also confirmed that “work at the Abeokuta site was progressing as planned,” expressing confidence that the substation would be delivered and commissioned within the agreed timeline.

The Federal Executive Council had in December 2024 approved the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract for Phase 1, Batch 1 of the PPI, with civil works mobilisation and concurrent equipment manufacturing now finalised across all five locations.

Upon completion, the new facility will complement existing infrastructure and significantly improve electricity supply to Abeokuta and surrounding communities, while stimulating socio-economic growth across Ogun State and the South-West region.

It will provide more bulk power for Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to serve homes, businesses, and industries.

Mr. Anuwe emphasized: “Electricity is the lifeblood of our economy, and the mandate from Mr. President is clear — ensure this project is delivered within 2026 so Nigerians can begin to feel the impact of ongoing reforms in the power sector”.

The PPI has already delivered results under its Pilot Phase, with Siemens Energy successfully delivering and commissioning 10 units of 132/33kV mobile substations and 10 power transformers nationwide, adding 984MW of transmission capacity to the grid.

President Tinubu, who signed the accelerated PPI agreement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at COP28 in Dubai in December 2023, has consistently prioritized power sector reform under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Abeokuta substation represents a tangible deliverable in the administration’s commitment to achieving stable, reliable, and expanded electricity supply for all Nigerians.

With civil works set for completion by July 2026, the project will move into the electrical installation and testing phase from August to November 2026, ahead of final commissioning in December 2026.

The Federal Government commends Siemens Energy, FGN Power Company, and all stakeholders for maintaining momentum and urges contractors to sustain progress to meet delivery timelines. Two of the five substations under Batch 1 are targeted for completion by the end of 2026.

https://fmino.gov.ng/fg-confirms-new-abeokuta-480mw-substation-on-track-for-december-2026-completion-under-presidential-power-initiative/


Previous thread:

TCN begins upgrades of Alaoji–Onitsha transmission Line to Boost South East Power

https://www.nairaland.com/8649361/tcn-begins-upgrade-138km-alaojionitsha

I applaud the President for decentralizing power. Also, I commend him for upgrading the old weak and near-collapsed national grid, installing power substations to strengthen the transmission capacity.
I also commend him for installing solar power in federal institutions and federal hospitals, taking them off the weak national grid, thereby reducing the load for better transmission to residential homes.

-Kiss the truth!

To, will, shall, might/may are becoming boring. Let them complete it before telling us

Prayers every day, stories everyday

this light issue we experiencing should be completely privatized. stop subsidizing it

All talks and no measurable impact felt by the common man. Government of propaganda.

Election loading and all hands must be on desk.
But must it be when election is loading that we should feel u?

Election loading and all hands must be on desk.
But must it be when election is loading that we should feel u?
The plant must be delivered within year 2026 to make ur policies felt

helinues:
To, will, shall, might/may are becoming boring. Let them complete it before telling us

Rome wasn't built in a day

Another lies and avenue to siphon national treasure and bring excuses afterwards.

December is not too far let's see.

By December of 2026 terrorist Fu.lani herdsman men would have killed 20% of Nigeria's population

Pootle:
this light issue we experiencing should be completely privatized. stop subsidizing it

Hmmmm u won't nigeria to burn abi? Subsidy is still causing problems u want them to privatize light... you just want them to finish tinubu finally.

keemsleek:
Hmmmm u won't nigeria to burn abi? Subsidy is still causing problems u want them to privatize light... you just want them to finish tinubu finally.

we have reduce the reliance of light from the government, a private company that can power an estate should be allowed to do so even if na 3street you fit supply light do am. this will lead to competition and boost efficiency. if this is done employment opportunity will increase too

Pootle:
we have reduce the reliance of light from the government, a private company that can power an estate should be allowed to do so even if na 3street you fit supply light do am. this will lead to competition and boost efficiency. if this is done employment opportunity will increase too

So true but do nigerian have that kind of patience? Nigerians that want fast results like it's magic Nigerian want things cheap and free has far it's by Nigeria

I hope this will not go down as another white elephant project like it's predecessors.

helinues:
To, will, shall, might/may are becoming boring. Let them complete it before telling us

What did you say about the ones that has been completed Mr Thomas?

It is rocket science after all 🫤

To be completee by 2026....SUPER STORY

Pakute:
https://fmino.gov.ng/fg-confirms-new-abeokuta-480mw-substation-on-track-for-december-2026-completion-under-presidential-power-initiative/


Previous thread:

Lie and deceit since 1900.
Shameless

Brendaniel:
Always to, planning to, wanting to, future tense, just complete and announce...

Even if he said that, has he finished his gour years or is what he is doing not part of what to bring stability in power sector? Tell us what your candidate can do better and point to where he had achieved similar feet in his formal role as governor or as VP. I am sure you will not even be confident to mention obi or Atiku because they are worse than Tinubu in governance

sreamsense:
Even if he said that, has he finished his gour years or is what he is doing not part of what to bring stability in power sector? Tell us what your candidate can do better and point to where he had achieved similar feet in his formal role as governor or as VP. I am sure you will not even be confident to mention obi or Atiku because they are worse than Tinubu in governance

I've noticed that Logic, intelligence, education and rational reasoning needs to be thrown away to support Tinubu, that's why a professor will be sounding the same like violent touts beating people unjustly when supporting Tinubu and vice-versa...

I must say TINUBU is really working.

Yes, there might be pockets of challenges here and there.
He needs to tackle insecurity.
He needs to deal with corruption within his government.
He needs to cut down the cost of government to as low as possible.

However, I really commend his effort.
He is making giant moves.
He is getting it right with the economy.

Nay sayers will.never see what he is doing.

For me, I see what he is doing as somone trying to rebuild a badly built house. Starting with the repairs of the core - foundation.
This will no doubt come with pains and all. But then the result will be undeniable.


Good luck to him and his team.
They shroud work more.
Steal less.
Be more focused on the task of governance.


4 + 4 is sure for him.
By God's Grace.

There's this chap that usually does a very well researched analysis (even though a lot of folks hate him for it...lol- talk about the proverbial truth teller who gets chased out of the village) of the Nigeria power sector (where we are, where we should be, cost,.implications etc.). Can someone please help tag him to this post?

I'd love to read his views about this development and how it'd affect our current power crisis.

Election don come, dey are promising everything. After Election u will see dey will nt do it

Brendaniel:
Always to, planning to, wanting to, future tense, just complete and announce...

The president said:

IF I don't give you electricity in 4 years...

NOT

If I don't give you electricity in 2.5 years....

Get your a.ss together

@CityBoyMovement
#CityBoyMovement

Status Quo Ante Bellum

May 10: Party Register Submission Deadline

May 9: Maximum Deadline for Obi to Decamp

♾️Tinubu till 2031.

creativejagaban:
The president said:

IF I don't give you electricity in 4 years...

NOT

If I don't give you electricity in 2.5 years....

Get your a.ss together

@CityBoyMovement
#CityBoyMovement

Status Quo Ante Bellum

May 10: Party Register Submission Deadline

May 9: Maximum Deadline for Obi to Decamp

♾️Tinubu till 2031.

A can going by road from Lagos to Sokoto, you will know if it is getting closer to Sokoto or farther away from Sokoto by the direction it is moving.

helinues:
To, will, shall, might/may are becoming boring. Let them complete it before telling us

Your paymasters have stopped payment?

A straightforward, optimistic statement about a project’s to be completed. Perfectly measured and primed for approval.

Thank you TINUBU, this will be the first time Abeokuta will be having,a 330/132kv substation in Nigeria since Indipendence, despite the State capital areas have two ,330kv lines passing through the State capital from Oshogbo to Lagos and from Aiyede Transmission 330kv lines in IBADAN to Isale Ipaja 330kv substation in Lagos. From the word go, what has been in Abeokuta Ogun State has been a low 132/ 33kv substation all the ways from Isalepaja _Ota 132 kv line to Abeokuta since 1980.
Remember the Abeokuta 132/ 33kv Substation was built and commissioned by the Russians power generation system contractor company .
So, Tinubu see to the complete complision of the project.

Welcome development.. more of this power generation initiatives urgently needed to improve power supply

TimeManager:
I applaud the President for decentralizing power. Also, I commend him for upgrading the old weak and near-collapsed national grid, installing power substations to strengthen the transmission capacity.
I also commend him for installing solar power in federal institutions and federal hospitals, taking them off the weak national grid, thereby reducing the load for better transmission to residential homes.

-Kiss the truth!

I truly commend the FG on the bolded.. fantastic decision so institutions can enjoy uninterrupted power