Nigeria's Power Minister Tegbe Unveils 70,000MW Plan

The Federal Government of Nigeria has set an ambitious target of generating 70,000 megawatts of electricity by 2060 to address ongoing power shortages and expand electricity infrastructure. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced this initiative on Tuesday at the 13th Energy Leadership Summit in Lagos.

He acknowledged the significant gap between the current electricity output, which is below 5,000 megawatts despite an installed capacity exceeding 13,000 megawatts, and the proposed target. Tegbe emphasized the need for investments in power infrastructure to meet rising demand driven by industrialization and data centers.

The government plans to develop 21 dams along the Sokoto-Badagry Expressway into hydropower facilities and pursue the Mambilla hydropower project. Additionally, the East-West Grid programme is proposed to enhance electricity transmission.

The Federal Government aims to collaborate with state governments and private operators to improve electricity supply across identified economic corridors.