President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, flagged-off construction of the first phase of the 1,350MWs Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (GIPP) in Abuja. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.InformationGuideNigeria
The first phase is expected to deliver 350Mws of the entire project.
Speaking at the official groundbreaking event, the President said part of his campaign promises was to use all available energy sources to increase power generation beyond the current installed capacity of 12,000mw.
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He explained that the Joint Venture (JV) will have General Electric (GE), China Machinery and Engineering Corporation (CMEC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on board.
He explained that the ground-breaking was highly significant to the nation, as it marked the first bold step in his administration’s effort to establish a strong and virile energy sector and deliver uninterrupted power to all Nigerians.NYSC Portal
According to him, Nigeria cannot become a productive and industrialised economy, tackle poverty or create thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs if it cannot generate, transmit and distribute reliable electricity.
“To accelerate our economic growth, we must remove every obstacle slowing our progress.
“That this project is taking off so early in the lifetime of this administration should serve as notice to the residents of Abuja and, indeed, to all Nigerians of our determination to bring positive change to this nation,” the president said.JAMB Result
“We will focus on rural electrification to improve the standard of living of people in rural communities and re-energise their socio-economic opportunities.JAMB Portal
“Therefore, the investment of NNPC Ltd alongside its partners in the installation of additional 350mw will surely increase the energy supply level to Nigerian homes and businesses, catalyse economic empowerment, and, ultimately, renew the hope of our energetic and creative citizens,” he added.
