Nigeria to generate 12,000MW by 2020

In its determination to ensure provision of sustainable energy to all, the country hopes to generate 12, 000 Mega Watts of electricity by 2020.

Giving this assurance on Thursday was the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali.

He spoke in Abuja at a public forum organised by the Nigerian Association of Energy Economics (NAEE) as part of activities to commemorate the World Energy Day.

Igali, who was represented by the Director, Renewable Energy and Rural Power Access, Abayomi Adebisi, said “Looking at the power sector, you could see improvements in the availability of power in the country whereby we can generate up to 5000 Mega Watt. Because the other side of energy that brings power – the oil and gas has improved because the level of vandalism has been quite curtailed,” he said.

Expatiating, he said: “We want to appreciate Mr. President who has given a clear direction for us to go so that we can attain up to this level. It is the intention that we will go further than this. We are aiming at about 12, 000 MW by 2020, a realistic figure.You will notice that the power has improved considerably and the government is not resting on its oars to ensure that electricity is affordable, it is available and it is sustainable to all the consumers in Nigeria.”

The federal government, Igali reiterated, is committed to ensure a cordial atmosphere among the various stakeholders in the energy industry, the power sector investors, the service providers, the auxiliary service providers in the sector and the consuming publics.”

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