Nigeria Releases 98 Containers to Ease Power Network Pressure

At a media briefing in Lagos, Tegbe announced the release of 98 containers, with 44 coming from the ENL Terminal and 54 from the APMT and Sun & Moon Terminals. This marks progress in recovering over 300 containers detained previously.

The Minister highlighted that the equipment, including high-capacity transformers, cables, and switchgear, was acquired to expand the transmission network and reduce strain on overloaded substations.

Tegbe stated that the detention of the equipment had caused delays in critical projects, increased pressure on substations, and led to the accumulation of charges on the cargoes.

The release of the containers followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive to clear the cargoes immediately, prompting swift action by Tegbe and the Comptroller-General of Customs.

The Minister acknowledged the President's role in the breakthrough and thanked the Ministers of Finance and Marine and Blue Economy, the Comptroller-General of Customs, and officials from the Ministry of Power and its agencies for their support.