FGN Power Company Engages Ebonyi, Enugu on 4,000MW Grid Boost
The Federal Government’s push to strengthen Nigeria’s fragile power infrastructure has advanced as the FGN Power Company Limited held high-level meetings with Ebonyi and Enugu State governments to accelerate Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
According to a statement by the company’s Communications Lead, Magdalene Abang, the delegation led by Chief Commercial Officer Babatunde Daramola-Oniru met with state officials to align on key transmission and distribution projects.
“The success of the Presidential Power Initiative goes beyond technical execution; it is rooted in strong partnerships with state governments, host communities, and key stakeholders,” Daramola-Oniru said. “Engaging stakeholders from the onset ensures local ownership, reduces risks, and guarantees that these investments serve the people long after project completion.”
In Ebonyi State, discussions focused on the proposed Ugwaji-Okposi 330kV double-circuit transmission line, expected to unlock stranded generation capacity and improve grid reliability in the South-East.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezurike, welcomed the project, saying: “We wholeheartedly welcome these projects and pledge our full support. In Ebonyi, the significance of this intervention cannot be overstated; it is the backbone required to power our international airport, hospitals, and schools.”
In Enugu State, officials linked the PPI to the state’s urban renewal and smart city agenda. SSG Prof. Chidiebere Onyia said: “A robust and reliable power network is the prerequisite for the digital and industrial revolution we are building. Enugu is ready to support sectoral investments and ensure FGN Power Company’s projects are a resounding success.”
The PPI, launched in 2019 in partnership with Siemens Energy, aims to overhaul Nigeria’s transmission and distribution systems. Phase 1 targets a 4,000MW increase in grid capacity over three years, addressing bottlenecks that limit delivery of electricity despite Nigeria’s installed generation capacity of over 13,000MW.
Officials emphasised that state governments will play critical roles in securing right-of-way approvals, resolving land and environmental issues, and preventing vandalism, with sustained collaboration seen as key to bridging federal policy and local execution.
