President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday virtually commissioned the Afam II 180-megawatt power plant in Oyigbo, Rivers State, hailing the project as a major boost to Nigeria’s energy sector and a testament to the power of local expertise and private-sector partnerships.
Completed in just 16 months by Sahara Power Group in collaboration with Crescendough Nigeria Limited, the plant marks a significant step in expanding Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity.
Tinubu praised the project as a “milestone of collaboration and determination,” adding that it would support homes, businesses, and industrial growth across the country.
“This is proof that Nigerian talent, when properly engaged, can deliver world-class results,” Tinubu said during the virtual launch. “We are fully committed to making stable power a reality under this administration.”
The president also commended the Rivers State Government and Sahara Power’s partners for driving a project that aligns with his economic recovery vision.
Sahara Power Group’s Managing Director, Kola Adesina, said the plant’s impact would go beyond numbers, powering productivity and transforming lives.
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He described the project as part of Sahara’s broader goal of building sustainable energy solutions and investing in renewable infrastructure.
The company, which already powers over 20 percent of Nigeria’s energy needs through Egbin Power and First Independent Power Limited, reiterated its commitment to expanding capacity and embracing innovation in electricity delivery.
Also present was the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who lauded the project as “a benchmark for public-private synergy,” while the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, pledged continued efforts to ensure stable gas supply for sustained power generation.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, called the plant a “shining example” of what local partnerships can achieve. “You’ve shown the resilience of indigenous enterprise,” he said.
With Afam II now operational, stakeholders hope it becomes a springboard for deeper investments in the power sector—lighting up Nigeria, one project at a time.