The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $328.8 million contract with Chinese firm China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to upgrade the country’s electricity transmission network as part of Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
The project involves developing 330kV and 132kV transmission lines across the country, covering 544 kilometers with a load capacity of 7,140 megawatts, aiming to improve grid reliability and reduce stranded generation capacity.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described this agreement as a vital step toward resolving persistent bottlenecks in Nigeria’s power value chain, emphasizing that enhancing the transmission network is essential for efficient electricity delivery to end-users.
The project will be coordinated by FGN Power Company, a special purpose vehicle established by the federal government to oversee PPI implementation, demonstrating the government’s commitment to providing stable and reliable electricity under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
The partnership with CMEC aims to develop a robust transmission network supporting increased generation capacity, complementing the ongoing collaboration with Siemens Energy focusing on generation and high-voltage transmission technologies.
The upgraded transmission lines will act as main arteries for delivering increased power from midstream transmission directly to homes, businesses, and industries, helping strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
