The implementation of the Federal Government-Government Siemens deal gains further momentum as additional mobile substations are inaugurated in Lagos and Birnin Kebbi, signaling a significant stride towards bolstering the nation’s transmission network.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, presided over the inauguration ceremonies, hailing the mobile substations as crucial infrastructure poised to catalyze uninterrupted power supply for businesses and households.
With a combined wheeling capacity of 123 megawatts, the two substations are expected to fortify electricity supply across their respective regions, marking a notable advancement in Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Minister Adelabu underscored the significance of the project in aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for revitalizing the power sector and accelerating the delivery of the Siemens project.
He emphasized the pivotal role of government interventions in driving sectoral transformation and urged Nigerians to safeguard the newly installed infrastructure against vandalism.
The inauguration of the Siemens mobile substations underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing power distribution efficiency and fostering economic growth through improved access to electricity.