Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the country is targeting power supply for the West African region.
According to him, although Nigeria is unable to provide regular electricity for its citizens, it hopes to generate electricity for the sub-region.
Speaking to GhanaWeb on the sidelines of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS), Adelabu said regional energy security is tied to Nigeria’s success, noting that the country holds the largest gas reserves in the region and must play a central role in sustaining the West African power market.
Listing two major pathways for expanding regional electricity supply, Adelabu said the first is the construction of the West African Gas Pipeline.
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He explained that the pipeline is currently in Ghana and is being extended to Morocco in North Africa, with its final destination being Europe, due to energy supply contracts Nigeria has with some European countries.
“The second option is to ensure seamless power transmission from Nigeria across all the countries of West Africa — from Area 1, which includes Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and the Niger Republic, to Areas 2 and 3, which include the remaining countries of the sub-region,” he said.
He further added that as Ghana prepares to commission new power plants and expand its energy mix, Nigeria can serve as a dependable partner, particularly in supplying natural gas, technical expertise, and cross-border electricity support.
“West Africa’s energy security will depend on collaboration, and Nigeria is ready to play that leadership role. With the capacity we are building, we are well positioned to support Ghana’s emerging power projects,” he added.
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