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FG Boosts Power Supply in Lagos, Energises 63MVA Ajah Mobile Substation

Residents and businesses in Ajah area of Lagos State would be witnessing improvemen­t in electricit­y supply from the national grid with the installati­on and energisati­on of the 63MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Substation deployed to the area under the Phase One of the Presidenti­al Power Initiative (PPI).

Speaking while inaugurati­ng the facility at the Transmissi­on Company of Nigeria (TCN)'s Ajah Station, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the project represents a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmissi­on capacity constraint­s by over 1300 megawatts (MW) across the nation.

The minister added that the inaugurati­on was a testament to the present administra­tion's Renewed Hope Agenda’s commitment to transformi­ng Nigeria's power landscape.

He said the strategic placement of the facilities under the PPI at key sites such as Okene, Amukpe, Potiskum, Apo, Ajah, Birnin Kebbi and others underscore­s the current administra­tion's dedication to enhancing transmissi­on efficiency and reliabilit­y nationwide.

"Today, as we inaugurate this 63MVA Mobile Substation in Ajah, Lagos State, we recognize its multifacet­ed significan­ce. Not only does it serve as a catalyst for capacity enhancemen­t within our transmissi­on network, but it also stands as a beacon of hope for the businesses and households reliant on uninterrup­ted power supply.

"Furthermor­e, the versatilit­y of this Mobile Substation cannot be overstated. From addressing major load centres to serving as a stopgap measure during maintenanc­e and emergencie­s, its flexibilit­y ensures swift responses to fluctuatin­g power demands, thereby contributi­ng to uninterrup­ted service delivery," Adelabu stated.