The Federal Government in collaboration with Siemens Energy, on Friday, commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV mobile substations at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Saapade, Ogun State.
The development marks a key step in the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at modernising Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Speaking during the commissioning, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the new substations will significantly enhance the transmission wheeling capacity by 100.8MW, directly benefiting students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding communities.
He said the substations will provide a more reliable and efficient power supply, which will also optimise the learning and research environment at the University of Ibadan.
“The commissioning of these mobile substations is a testament to our commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable power…
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