The Federal Government’s drive to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure has received a boost as FGN Power Company Limited intensified engagements with subnational authorities in Ebonyi and Enugu states to advance the Presidential Power Initiative.
The company said the high-level meetings with both state governments were aimed at accelerating Phase 1 of the PPI, a flagship programme designed to overhaul transmission and distribution networks and deliver more stable electricity supply across the country.
According to a statement signed by its Communications Lead, Magdalene Abang, on Monday in Abuja, the delegation, led by the Chief Commercial Officer, Babatunde Daramola-Oniru, held talks with Secretaries to the State Governments, commissioners, and other top officials to ensure alignment on key infrastructure projects.
The statement read, “The management of FGN Power Company has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic stakeholder collaboration following high-level engagements with the Ebonyi and Enugu State Governments. These meetings are a critical component of the ongoing efforts to accelerate Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape.
“The delegation, led by the Chief Commercial Officer of FGNPC, Babatunde Daramola-Oniru, met with the Secretaries to the State Governments, Commissioners of Energy, and key representatives to deepen alignment and ensure the seamless execution of vital power infrastructure projects within both states.”
Speaking during the engagements, Daramola-Oniru stressed that collaboration with states and host communities would determine the long-term success of the initiative, noting that technical execution alone would not guarantee sustainable outcomes.
He said, “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.
“Engaging stakeholders from the onset ensures local ownership, reduces implementation risks, and guarantees that these investments serve the people long after project completion. What we are building is not just infrastructure, but a foundation for economic growth and improved quality of life.”
In Ebonyi State, discussions centred on the proposed Ugwaji–Okposi 330kV double-circuit transmission line, a project expected to unlock stranded generation capacity and strengthen grid reliability in the South-East.
The company said the project would enhance power evacuation capacity, improving electricity supply to homes, industries, and public institutions.
Welcoming the intervention, the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government, Prof. Grace Umezurike, described the project as vital to the state’s development ambitions.
She said, “We wholeheartedly welcome these projects and pledge our full support to ensure they are delivered on schedule.
“In Ebonyi, the significance of this intervention cannot be overstated; it is the backbone required to power our international airport, our hospitals, and our schools. We are committed to removing any bottlenecks to ensure our people reap these benefits quickly.”
Similarly, in Enugu State, officials linked the PPI projects to the state’s broader urban renewal and economic transformation agenda.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said reliable electricity remained central to the vision of positioning Enugu as a modern smart city.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with His Excellency’s vision to transform Enugu into a modern smart city.
“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 provide the necessary cooperation to ensure FGN Power Company’s projects are a resounding success,” Onyia said.
FGN Power Company, a special-purpose vehicle set up to implement the PPI, is mandated to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing grid capacity by 4,000 megawatts over the next three years.
The initiative, being executed in partnership with Siemens Energy and engineering, procurement and construction contractors, is expected to address longstanding bottlenecks in Nigeria’s power value chain, particularly in transmission and distribution.
Industry data indicate that despite an installed generation capacity of over 13,000MW, Nigeria delivers about 4,000–5,000MW to consumers due to transmission and distribution constraints.
To address these gaps, the company said state governments would play critical roles in facilitating right-of-way approvals for transmission lines, resolving land and environmental issues, and providing security to prevent vandalism of power infrastructure.
It added that sustained collaboration at the subnational level would be key to bridging the gap between federal policy and on-ground execution.
The engagements signal increased federal-state coordination in the power sector, as authorities emphasise the need for local support in infrastructure delivery.
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