Officials from the Federal Ministry of Power and various stakeholders in the energy sector convened on Wednesday to review the proposed 30 Megawatts (MW) Wind and Solar Hybrid Project in Lekki, Lagos, with the aim of evaluating its feasibility.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the country’s power deficit through the utilization of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and mini-grids.
Represented by Mr. Abdulrasheed Lawal, Director of Procurement at the Ministry of Power, Adelabu emphasized the importance of exploring innovative solutions to achieve energy sufficiency. He underscored ongoing efforts, including the utilization of wind power in Katsina and the replication of similar projects in Lagos to ensure reliable and consistent power supply nationwide.
Mr. Barney Ojiah, CEO of Crown Resources Development Company Limited (CREDCO), expressed the significance of the collaboration with the Ministry of Power to enhance power supply across Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of reliable electricity in improving the lives of all Nigerians.
Mr. Frederic Cheve, Subsidiaries Manager, Africa, Vergnet, presented the renewable and innovative nature of the proposed project, highlighting its aim to harness abundant wind and solar resources to generate clean and reliable power while mitigating risks associated with single-source energy reliance.
Cheve outlined the project’s capacity of 20/30 Megawatts Wind and Solar Hybridized system to be developed in phases, emphasizing its potential benefits for Lagos and the nation, including improved energy security, job creation, economic growth, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Moreover, Cheve noted the project’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at adding 12,000 MW of electricity to the national grid and providing 24-hour electricity for Nigerians. He emphasized its contribution to Nigeria’s renewable energy plan and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060.
The assessment of this proposed project reflects a strategic step towards diversifying Nigeria’s energy sources and achieving sustainable development goals in the energy sector.
