Siemens Energy and FGN Power officially launch two mobile substations to boost grid stability.

The Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) Power Company, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has commissioned two mobile substations at the University of Ibadan and Saapade as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to modernize Nigeria’s power infrastructure. The substations will enhance transmission wheeling capacity by 100.8MW, benefiting students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. The development is a key step in implementing the PPI, aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the commissioning of the substations demonstrates the government’s commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power to all Nigerians. The MD/CEO of FGN Power Company, Kenny Anuwe, highlighted the company’s dedication to providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges. The new substations will optimize the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan and improve power supply to the surrounding communities. The project is part of the overall effort to increase the transmission capacity by over 1300MW across the nation.