Nigeria Moves to Deploy Stranded Power Equipment

Nigeria is taking steps to address long-standing issues with its power supply by relocating equipment that has been stranded at ports for over a decade. The Federal Ministry of Power has initiated the movement of electricity equipment towards the national grid, offering relief to consumers.

Following directives from President Bola Tinubu, the ministry has cleared 44 containers from Apapa Port, part of over 300 containers of electrical equipment that had been held since 2014.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, confirmed the initiative after the last Federal Executive Council meeting. He emphasized the collaboration with Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Ports Authority to resolve the issues causing the equipment to remain at the ports.

Previously, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, under the leadership of Engr. Jennifer Adighije, had recovered 110 containers and 216 packages, saving over ₦30 billion and restoring approximately 470 megawatts of electricity to the national grid through recovered turbines.