The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the country is on track to add an additional 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year, following the successful completion of the pilot phase of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
He made the disclosure to State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu and the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Giving insights into what transpired at the meeting, Adelabu explained that the initiative, which is being implemented in collaboration with Siemens, aims to enhance Nigeria’s electricity supply through a series of strategic projects.
“We believe that before the end of the year, an additional 150 megawatts will be added upon completion of the entire pilot phase.”
The Minister of Power outlined significant advancements in the country’s energy sector, emphasising the crucial role of international collaboration, particularly with Germany.
