Nigeria to raise transmission capacity from 5,000MW to 19,000MW in two years – Power Minister

Nigeria to Increase Transmission Capacity from 5,000MW to 19,000MW in Two Years – Power Minister

The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has disclosed that over 300 containers of power equipment are stranded at various ports across the country, with some left unclaimed for 15 to 20 years.

Speaking at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Tinubu, Tegbe said transmission capacity will be increased from 5,000MW to 19,000MW within the next two years.