Nigeria begins construction of 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids

Nigeria electricity grid Oyo mini-grid project Joseph Tegbe Renewed Hope Agenda Rural Electrification Agency

The Nigerian Federal Government has launched construction on five interconnected mini-grid projects in Oyo State, providing a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts. The initiative, which includes a 17.74-megawatt battery energy storage system, aims to serve communities in Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu Local Government Areas. The project, developed by Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited, targets a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity supply to boost local economic activity and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel generators.

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced the projects as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Tegbe explicitly dismissed reports of imminent electricity tariff increases, stating that the government’s priority is achieving reliable, 24/7 power supply.

In a broader effort to address national grid instability, the administration has also approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids. The government has organized the country into three strategic energy zones—the Lagos-Ogun corridor, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, and the Benin-Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor—to improve operational efficiency and target high-demand areas.

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Bola Tinubu · Federal Government of Nigeria · Joseph Tegbe · Oyo State · Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited · Rural Electrification Agency

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Oyo State mini-grid projects are located in Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu Local Government Areas. thepodiummedia.com · businessday.ng · punchng.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Construction has begun on five interconnected mini-grid projects in Oyo State with a total capacity of 17.7 megawatts. thepodiummedia.com · businessday.ng · punchng.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids. atlanticpostng.com · dailyreport.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] A nationwide technical audit of electricity infrastructure is underway to identify necessary repairs and replacements. dailyreport.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] The Oyo mini-grid initiative includes a 17.74-megawatt battery energy storage system. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Benefits from the new electricity grids are expected within two to three years. atlanticpostng.com · dailyreport.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] Nigeria has been divided into three energy zones to improve operational efficiency. atlanticpostng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] There are no plans to increase electricity tariffs. thepodiummedia.com · businessday.ng · punchng.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The Federal Government has no plans to increase electricity tariffs. atlanticpostng.com · cedmagazineng.com · newswings.com.ng · von.gov.ng · businessday.ng · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The mini-grid project aims to provide a minimum of 20 hours of electricity supply daily to beneficiary communities. www.energyfocusreport.com · newswings.com.ng · businessday.ng
[● 4 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids. atlanticpostng.com · dailyreport.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · von.gov.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] Nigeria has been divided into three energy zones, with the Lagos and Abuja corridors identified as high-demand areas. atlanticpostng.com · von.gov.ng