EDGING TOWARDS POWER SUFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA
Special A Special Publication of XCEL INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE January, 2014
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NIGERIA’S POWER MINISTRY ...On the threshold of History
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International
Publisher/Editor-In-Chief Barth E. Emuekpere
Nigeria’s Battle Against Power Insufficiency
Editor Obinna Ebogidi
A Must-win for the Nation
Editorial Babafemi Omosehin Rev.Emma Ameh
the Power Sector Reform Roadmap which he launched earlier in August, 2010 as a major plank of the Transformation agenda of his administration.
Operations (Nigeria) Dare Adesanya - Kaduna Olawale Osolo - Abeokuta
Suffice it to say that the roadmap is an essential technical requirement any responsible reform driven organization must embark on, as is now evidenced in the Nigeria Power Sector where the 2010 version remains the anchor upon which everything so far achieved in the reform has rested.
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Special thanks - Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Igali (Perm Sec., Min. of Power) - Tony Ogwuche (for photographs)
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It is also gratifying that, against all odds, our country's power reform has turned out to be the biggest power sector reform exercise in Africa by a very wide margin and ranks among the top 5 in the world in terms of the sheer size of the market and process complexity with numerous positive prospects.
“With Nigeria's population of over 160 million people living in over 25 million households, the current available peak power of 4500MW is just a tiny drop in the ocean,” Xan Rice rightly captures in his article in the Financial Times.
It is expected that the conclusion of the privatization process would open up new opportunities, and bring about enormous investment into the nation's emerging power sector, which would positively improve the nation's power supply.
This undoubtedly explains the black-outs. Though the country has vast natural gas reserves that could be used to generate cheap power, its production averages about 3,200 Megawatts; South Africa by comparison has more than 40,000 Megawatts capacity for a population less than a third of Nigeria's.
It is no longer news that the government is religiously pursuing the reform agenda by rehabilitating existing power stations, increasing generation capability with the NIPP Power Stations, improving the transmission capability and enhancing the operational and commercial performance of the distribution companies, as a run-up to the eventual privatization of the sector. This is the core of this publication Nigeria's Power Ministry: On The Threshold of History (Part 1)
The challenge to provide adequate and sustainable power for Nigerians is by every standard an enormous one which Energy experts are of the opinion will require an annual investment of about $10 billion for the next 10 years, if the nation must achieve a benchmark target of 40, 500 MW by 2020. It will be recalled that with regard to the power sector, in his nationwide electioneering campaign between February and March 2011, President GoodluckJonathan promised to deliver stable and constant supply of electricity by the year 2015 so that, according to him, small and medium scale industries can thrive again. To accomplish this, he promised to construct more Dams and build more Hydro-power stations among many others. This is why it is heartwarming that upon assumption of office in 2011, he revisited
In part 2 of this publication, we will x-ray the Ministry's other efforts at electrifying Nigeria as well as the 2013 government's historic hand-over of the major power generation assets to the private sector and in the process accruing over $2.5bn into the economy with other significant accomplishments in the sector. These many efforts have to a large extent underscore government sincerity of purpose in delivering on its promises to Nigerians in the power sector. It is highly commendable that PresidentGoodluck Jonathan's Administration has made significant achievements in the sector due to sheer foresight and commitment to see the reform through. One only expects that more will be achieved in the months and years ahead. Goodluck Nigerians!
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...In the beginning “...what we do with the Nigerian electricity supply industry will go a long way in determining whether Nigeria remains in darkness or joins the rest of the world in the race for development. Our commitment is to bring an end to our nation's stunted growth and usher in the fresh air of prosperity by pursuing a new era of sector-wide reform which is driven by improved service delivery to every class of customers in the Nigerian electricity sector�
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he availability of reliable Electric Power to the homes and businesses of our citizens has been one item in our national life that we have approached with so much hope and yet experienced so much frustration over the past decades. Various regimes, in the distant past, paid little attention to the sector but in the recent decades, subsequent regimes have put in billions of naira to reverse the neglect and mismanagement which has characterised the sector. As President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed |Force, I and my Vice President, Arc. Namadi Sambo, GCON, are conscious that what we do with the Nigerian electricity supply industry will go a long way in determining whether Nigeria remains in darkness or joins the rest of the world in the race for development. Our commitment is to bring an end to our nation's stunted growth and usher in the fresh air of prosperity by pursuing a new era of sector-wide reform which is driven by improved service delivery to every class of customers in the Nigerian electricity sector. The full implementation of the Electric Power Sector Reform has been a key priority for this administration. We established the Presidential Action Committee on Power (PACP) with a view to eliminating red tape and the often overbureaucratic and inefficient nature of decision-making in Government. I commend all members of the PACP, including key stakeholders and heads of institutions. The Presidential Task Force on Power is the engine room that drives the vision of the PACP. The Task Force has the mandate to develop the Roadmap and provide monitoring to ensure effective implementation of the plan. Their activities will introduce a greater degree of transparency to the way in which we implement the reform and greater accountability on the part of those responsible. In developing this Roadmap we have built on the solid foundation laid down in 2001/2002 by the adoption of the National Electric Power Policy, and in 2005 with the promulgation of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act. This Roadmap heralds our advance to the final and very important stage in the reform process. This is the stage where we ensure that the fundamental changes to the ownership, control and regulation of the sector envisaged by the legislation are achieved and the downstream benefit are realised. In the same way that the reforms in the telecommunication sector paved the way for the benefits we all enjoy, we believe that with diligent implementation and meticulous application of what this Roadmap provides, we will see an end to the chronic electric power supply shortages we know too well, and witness the birth of a modern, efficient, customer focused, private driven electricity supply industry. We have the will. This Roadmap shows the way. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Being foreward by the President on Roadmap for Power Sector Reforms)
President Goodluck Jonathan
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Edging Closer to Stable Power Supply T
he epileptic Power is one of the foremost brakes impinging the economic growth of Africa's most densely inhabited nationNigeria.The growth, prosperity and national security of any country is critically dependent upon the adequacy of its electricity supply industry. The Nigerian economy needs at least 10,000MW of electricity. But since the commencement of the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua led administration in May 2007, power generation has
Sadly, it has also stifled the creation of the jobs which are urgently needed in a country with a large and rapidly growing population; and the erratic and unpredictable nature of electricity supply has engendered a deep and bitter sense of frustration that is felt across the country as a whole and in its urban centres in particular. Electricity consumers and the citizenry as a whole demand a fundamental reversal of the long and debilitating malaise which has blighted the industry and, in doing so, bridled the tremendous energy and creativity of this great and populous nation. More particularly they demand real and i m m e d i a t e improvements in service levels. In response to this demand, the Federal Government of President Goodluck Jonathan has not pretended that the task is an easy one. It has shown determination to root out the cankerworm which lies at the very heart of the
Prof. Chinedu Nebo Nigeria’s Minister of Power
alternated between 1,700 megawatts and 3,000 megawatts.
industry.
Over the past two decades, the stalled expansion of Nigeria's grid capacity, combined with the high cost of diesel and petrol generation, has crippled th e g r owth o f th e co u n try ' s productive and commercial industries.
More particularly,Government has stressed the need to return to the task of pursuing the fundamental changes to the ownership, control and regulation of the sector that have been outlined in the National Electric Power Policy (2002) and
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Arc. Namadi Sambo Nigeria’s Vice President
enshrined in the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act of 2005 as would be discussed later. There is therefore no gainsaying that Nigeria's electric power sector requires extensive reform if the country's economic development and poverty mitigation programsare to be realized. This perception is behind the reform programme in recent times initiated by the President Goodluck Jonathan Administration which informed the goal for privatizing the national electric power monopoly, (Power Holding Company of Nigeria) PHCN. The full implementation of the Electric Power Sector Reform has been a key priority for this administration having established the Presidential Action Committee on
Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Igali Perm. Sec., Ministry of Power
Power (PACP), chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan with Vice President, Namadi Sambo as alternate chairman, with a view to eliminating red tape and the often over-bureaucratic and inefficient nature of decision-making in government.
University of Nigeria Nsuka and Federal University OyeEkiti, supported by the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Godknows Igali who serves as the administrative head supervising the Ministry's legal, Servicom, Press and Anti-corruption and Transparency units.
Saddled with a mandate to develop and facilitate the implementation of policies for the provision of adequate and reliable power supply to drive the socio-economic development of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Power (FMoP) is poised to build a robust and sustainable power sector that fully supports the socio-economic needs of the nation by providing the nation with adequate and reliable power supply.
It has about fifteen offices located in Abeokuta, Akure, Ibadan, Lagos, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Yola, Abuja, Ilorin, Jos, Port Harcourt and Benin. The power sector has an articulate,
reform-friendly structure programmed for effective delivery of its mission and responsibilities to the nation. Under this structure, the FMoP is responsible for policy formulation and administration, The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for regulation while the Presidential Task Force on Power (PTFP), the Generation Companies (Gencos), Distribution Companies (Discos), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET),
LOT 10-B 150MVA 330-132KV facility at Katampe SS extension in full service
This is a mission it passionately pursues by implementing generation, transmission and distribution projects in the sector and facilitating the emergence of a private sector led competitive and efficient power supply. The Ministry is headed by the Honourable Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, a Metallurgical and Material Enginering expert and former Vice Chancellor of both
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LEGACIES Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO), Electricity Management Services (EMS), Nigeria Power Training Institute (NAPTIN), Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Hydro Electric Power Development Commission (HYPERDEC) are in charge of operations. Upon assumption of office in 2010, the President Jonathan's administration began a spirited expedition to resuscitate a dying industry which is solely responsible for over 60% of the economic woes of the country.
Challawa George Dam in Kano State
Bakolori Dam in Zamfara State
Mambilla Dam
As aptly captured in the Introduction and Executive Summary of the Roadmap for Power Sector Reform: “Over the past two decades, the stalled expansion of Nigeria's grid capacity, combined with the high cost of diesel and petrol generation has crippled the growth of the country's productive and commercial industries, it has stifled the creation of the jobs which are urgently needed in a country with a large and rapidly growing population; and the erratic and unpredictable nature of electricity supply has engendered a deep and bitter sense of frustration that is felt across the country as a whole and in its urban centres in particular”. Hence, the administration wasted no time in making known its clear vision and determination to reform the nation's power sector by implementing a reform program, as spelt out in the National Electricity Power Policy (NEPP) of 2002 and the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) of 2005. Since 2001, when the Federal Government adopted the National Electricity Power Policy, the comprehensive reform and re-engineering of the electricity supply industry has been central to the thinking of government. Amongst other things, the policy outlined the following key objectives; “To ensure a system of generation, transmission, distribution, and marketing that is efficient, safe, affordable and cost-reflective throughout the country; to ensure that power sector attracts private investment both from Nigeria and from overseas; to develop a transparent and effective regulatory framework for the power sector; to develop and enhance indigenous capacity in electric power technology and to promote competition to meet growing demand through the full liberalization of the electricity market”. Whilst previous administrations have approached these reforms with varying degrees of vigour over the last decade, the President Goodluck Jonathan led Federal Government is determined to not only implement them faithfully, but to also ensure that it is done methodically, efficiently; in a manner that ensures that the results are sustainable and with a clear focus on value for money.
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More so, the administration acknowledges that the protracted debilitation of the industry can only be reversed through fundamental changes to ownership, control and regulation of the sector.
LEGACIES In view of the high capital costs and long lead times required to develop commercial power generation through solar, wind, nuclear and biomass, the document stipulated that the government, in the fuelto-power sector will focus its development efforts on hydro, coal and natural gas. The potential of natural gas, in particular, will be prioritized and incentives will be provided to investors to exploit this resource to its fullest. In the Generation sector, FG was expected to rehabilitate circa 1,000 MW of generating capacity at existing PHCN power stations and adding an additional 1,200 MW of generating capacity from new NIPP power stations. Oyan Dam in Ogun State
Transmission: To ensure that this increase in generation is not left stranded for lack of evacuation capacity, the Roadmap defined a need for a 30% increase in the “true deliverable� transmission capacity of the country's 330KV network between July 2010 and April 2011 above its current limit of circa 4,500 MW equivalents. For distribution, in the run-up to the privatization of the distribution companies, government was expected to work hard to enhance the operational and commercial performance of the distribution companies. Not only was the effort expected to improve the quality of service experienced by electricity customers but they were also expected to enhance the value of the distribution companies and the prices which the government is able to realize upon their divestiture. The President's launch of the Roadmap for Power Sector Reform (RPSR) triggered the significant progress now being witnessed in fast-tracking structural reforms aimed at removing obstacles to private sector investment in the power sector. The document amongst other things clarified government's strategy on the divestiture of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) successor companies and reforming the fuel-to-power sector, all in an effort to establish a viable and sustainable power industry.
An aerial view of the Shiroro hydropower station
Like the biblical good seed which fell on good soil in the parable of the sower, the nation is already beginning to harvest fruits of the Roadmap for Power Sector Reforms in the power industry. The following hydro power projects are currently being developed across the country in pursuance of the power sector reform: construction of the 700 MW Zungeru
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LEGACIES project in Niger State; an EPC contract approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2012 in favour of a consortium of Messrs Sinohydro/CNEEC with a completion period of 48 months and twelve (12)months defects and liability period. The other hydro power projects currently undergoing construction and at different stages of completion are: the 360 MW Gurara II project also in Niger State, the 3,050 MW Mambilla project and the 40 MW Kashimbilla projects in Taraba State; the multi-purpose facility 40 MW Itisi project in Kaduna State with a potential to supply Kaduna township with its portable water requirement and an irrigation potential of about 30000 hectares of land. Rehabilitation work on IG5 & Ig12 units at Kanji Hydro Power Station
Maintenance work on 2G2 unit at Jebba Hydro Power Station
There are other small and medium hydropower projects nationwide. They include, the Oyan Dam located in Ogun with a capacity of 10MW and an estimated cost of $7.5m, for instance. Others are: Ikere Gorge Dam in Oyo with a capacity of 6MW estimated at $11m, Bakolori Dam in Zamfara with a capacity of 3MW estimated at $4.2m, Challawa Dam in Kano with capacity of 7.5MW and estimated at $33.5m, Tiga Dam in Kano, 10MW and with an estimate of $44.562m, Kampe Dam in Kogi State with capacity of 3MW and an estimate of $8.1m. Others are, Owena Dam in Ondo State with 0.45MW capacity and an estimate of $1.287m, Doma Dam in Nasarawa State with 1MW capacity and an estimate of $4.9m, Zobe Dam in KatsinaState with a capacity of 0.30MW and an estimate of $1.531m and Jibia Dam in Katsina State with capacity of 4MW and an estimate of $91.25m all totaling $207, 930, 750m with capacity amounting to 83.25MW The implementation of the Power Reforms has equally ushered in a massive rehabilitation of power stations across the country. Rehabilitation works are being carried out on the 1G5 and 1G12 units at Kainji Hydropower station, for instance, and are expected to be completed by December 2014. The project is expected to lead to the recovery of 220 MW.Also, preventive maintenance was carried out on the 2G2 unit at Jebba Hydro Power Station to ensure the availability and sustainability of 96.4 MW.
Replacement of worn parts at EgbinThermal Power Station
In 2012, many worn-out parts of the plants at Egbin Thermal Station were replaced with new ones. This rehabilitation efforts has improved the reliability of the facility from 60% to over 70% as at today.
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Below are some of the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) at different stages of completion: Omotosho (415 MW) The operating company for the project is Omotosho Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is the China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC). The project consultant is Electroproject S.A/Valenz Holdings Limited. The project is ready with its engineering, procurement and construction aspects having been completed and commissioned. Olorunsogo (676MW) The operating company for the project is Olorunsogo Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is SEPCOIII. The project consultant is Oska Jo/Scott Wilson. The e n g i n e e r i n g , procurement and construction/erectio n aspects of the project have been completed and the p r o j e c t commissioned. The back feed and evacuation functions of its transmission f a c i l i t y a r e operational.
New 60 MVA 132-33 KV TRF New Haven, Enugu
A high capacity transformer in Lagos Transformers awaiting installation
Alaoji (961MW) The operating company for the project is Alaoji Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Rockson Engineering. The project consultant is Steageencotec W.A Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed respectively. There is limited evacuation capacity on the existing Alaoji-Onitsha line. The alternative evacuation corridor through IkotEkpene was completed by the third quarter of 2013. Sapele (451MW) The operating company for the project is Sapele Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Marubeni West Africa Limited. The project consultant is Oska Jo/Scott Wilson. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed 100%, 100% and 99.8% respectively. The back feed and evacuation functions of its transmission facility are fully operational. Geregu (434 MW)
A project under the Ikeja Distribution Company
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Omoku 225 Megawatts Power Plant
LOT 5B and 5C Eket-Uyo-Itu restringing A section of the Switchyard of Kaduna Power Plant
contractor is Siemens. The project consultant is Steagencotec W.A Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed respectively. The back feed and evacuation facility of the transmission component is operational and available for full evacuation into Shiroro/Abuja. The project has also been commissioned Ihovbor (415MW) The operating company for the project is Ihovbor Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Marubeni West Africa Limited. The project consultant is Oska Jo/Scott Wilson. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been fully completed respectively. The back feed facility of the transmission component is available and evacuation through transmission Lots 19-2 and 19-3 is substantially available. Gbarain (225MW) The operating company for the project is Gbarain Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Rockson Engineering Limited. The project consultant is Steagencotec W.A Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been fully completed. The 132KV back feed and evacuation facility of the transmission component is available. Gas is available.
A Gas pipeline project
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Calabar (561MW) The operating company for the project is Calabar Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Marubeni west Africa Limited. The project consultant is Steagencotec West Africa Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed. The back feed and evacuation facility of the transmission component is available; it became functional in February 2013. Egbema (338MV) The operating company for the project is Egbema Generation Company Limited. The project contractor is Rockson Engineering Limited. The project consultant is Steagencotec West Africa Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed 98%, 88% and 63% respectively. The availability of the transmission component depends on the progress of work on Lot 6, though it was scheduled for commissioning by the last quarter of 2013. Omoku (225MW) The operating company for the project is Omoku Generation Company limited. The project contractor is Rockson Engineering Limited. The project consultant is Staegencotec W.A Limited. The engineering, procurement and construction aspects of the project have been completed 95%, 93% and 63% respectively. There is
Egbema 338 Megawatts Power Plant
IHOVBOR 415 MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
Arial view of Ihovbor simple cycle 451 MW
limited evacuation through the existing 132KV lines but the improvement of the evacuation depends on the progress of work on Lot 6, which was scheduled for completion by the last quarter of 2013; and on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 25-2, which is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2013. In the transmission sub-sector, there has also been a beehive of development activities. Plant
In 2012, the TCN installed a 40 MVA mobile transformer at Oturkpo 132KV TS. It installed a new 60MVA 132/33KV transformer with associated 132KV and 33KV bay at New Haven T/S, Enugu. Some NIPP transmission projects were completed in 2012 include LOT 10-B at the 150MVA 330/132 KV Katampe Service Station Extension and LOT 11-B at the 150MVA 330/132KV Ikeja West Service Station Extension. Both facilities are now fully operational.
Gas receiving station
These transmission projects were also completed in 2012. LOT 19-3A 330/132KV Ihovbor Service Station.LOT 19-3A of the 330KV double circuit transmission line for Ihovbor back feed and evacuation and LOT 22-2, the 222-km, 330KV double circuit Ajaokuta-Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line.
Demin Plant
Turbine transformer
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CALABAR (561) MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
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Several power distribution development activities have also been completed in Abuja, Ikeja and Enugu Distribution Companies among others. Among these were a 2x15MVA injection substation at Wawa, Niger State; a 1x15MVA 33/11KV injection substation at Mbutu, Imo State and a 1x7.5MVA substation at Ugwlangwu in Ebonyi State.
Gas Station
The various agencies in the power industry have not been left in the journey towards eradicating electric darkness from Nigeria. To this end, and in fulfillment of its statutory responsibilities under the reform, The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)has completed major and minor reviews of the Multi Year Order (MYTO) II; set up the framework for metering of all customers nationwide; developed methodologies for billing customers without electric meters; opened forum offices in five Distribution companies (DISCOS) for effective
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ALAOJI (961) MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
Alaoji Power Plant
customer dispute resolution and produced a Safety and Health Codes and Manual to ensure the safety of electricity networks in Nigeria among others. On its part, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) which was reactivated in June 2012 to improve rural access to electricity has been strengthened to focus on increased exploitation of renewables and the facilitation of rural electrification projects. In 2012, the agency focused on surveys, design and procurement, as it also awarded 52 new rural electrification projects under the 2012 capital appropriation. The other agencies, Nigeria Power Training Institute (NAPTIN),Electricity Management Services (EMS), Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET)and the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) have equally been breaking new grounds in the new surge to transform the power industry. It is imperative to add that investors from all over the world have shown commitment and keen interest in the Nigerian Power Sector owing to the clarity of the programme set out by the President Jonathan administration. These include investors from Asian countries such as China, India, South Korea and European countries like Germany, the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom.
Inside the Power Control room
Stepup Transformer
More specifically, several multinationals have signed
Switchyard and control room
Turbine Black-Start Generator
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OMOTOSHO 415 MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
Ariel view of Omotosho Power Plant
Power Plant
Gas Receiving Station
Stepup Transformer
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Admin Bluiding
OLORUNSOGO 676 MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
Ariel view of Olorunsogo Power Plant
Power Plant
Stepup Transformer After Steam Blowing Plant
Transmission Substation
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2x15MWA 33/11KV INJECTION SUBSTATION AT APO, ABUJA
Memorandums of Understanding with the Nigerian government to support its power projects under a new arrangement of providing equity in the investment. In all, there is no gainsaying that the Ministry of Power has recorded appreciable improvement in power delivery in the gone year despite serious challenges, with a vow to intensify effort towards eliminating those issues whose resolution will further improve the possibility of fully realizing the goals of the reform with set timelines.
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SAPELE 451 MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
Ariel view of Sapele Power Plant
Stepup Transformer Plant Fin Fan coolers
Power Plant
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GEREGU 434 MEGAWATTS POWER PLANT
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Turbine Plant
Stepup Transformer Plant Fin Fan coolers
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2X60 MVA 132/33KV TRANSMISSION STATION KARU, ABUJA
1 X 15 MVA 132/33KV TRANSMISSION STATION IBADAN
Sections of the Control Panel
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Government would not tolerate vandalism because of its negative impact on the sector and economy; vandals would be treated as economic saboteurs. Nigeria’s Vice President
There are some acts of vandalism going on the power sector, we do not know by who, it is unthinkable that citizens of the country would again go to vandalise any asset that is designed to provide a basis for comfort and economic empowerment of this country. Electricity touches on everything, for children to read when they come back, and do their homework. For people to power their small business, and so on. That is why it has become the central demand of Nigerians and that is why the president has focused on this. So we must rise up as Nigerians and say no to Vandalism. These are some of the things that we must plead with ourselves as Nigerians and say please, so not cut power lines, do not take copper cables that have been laid. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Economy
The situation has gotten out of hand with the country continuously grappling with the activities of vandals and the enormous challenge of delivering stable electricity to Nigerians. Occasional vandalism result in hardship due to power rationing but with time Nigerians will mature to a level where we would start regarding infrastructures put in place by government for the empowerment of the people as a sacred trust that should not be abused. Nigerians must see and protect power infrastructure as their own. Nigeria’s Minister of Power
Nigerians are good listeners; with proper awareness on the damages and loss the act of vandalism causes our great Country and also the risk and danger involved. They will restrain and likely Join the awareness campaign. Perm sec., Nigeria’s Ministry of Power
We call on all Nigerians for information sharing and surveillance in the course of protecting power equipment, NSCDC had been protecting infrastructure for all the sectors of the economy since its inception. NSCDC Commander
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