The Federal Government of Nigeria has just launched a cutting-edge technology worth $56 million to monitor the national power grid’s performance.
This advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology, funded by the World Bank, aims to reduce frequent power grid collapses and enhance supply reliability.
Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, highlighted the significance of the SCADA system in revolutionizing grid management.
He stated, “The SCADA system will enable us to monitor the entire electricity network from a centralized location, ensuring prompt responses to outages, efficient load management, and optimized system performance”.
“With features like automated data collection, fault detection, and remote-controlled operations, we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and responsive power sector.”
The project includes installing 2,723 kilometers of optical ground wire and repairing 2,500 kilometers of existing wire. According to Sule Abdulaziz, TCN’s Managing Director, the contract for the system was awarded in 2022.
Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country Director, noted that the project is currently 69% completed and expected to be fully operational by mid-2025, with discussions underway to extend the project timeline by six months.
In related news, the Federal Government plans to invest $800 million in power substations and distribution networks under the Presidential Power Initiative.
This investment aims to reinforce many substations and distribution networks, with $400 million allocated for each of Lot 2 and Lot 3. Lot 2 covers Benin, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Distribution Companies, while Lot 3 covers Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, and Kano Distribution Companies.
