Sahara Begins Construction Of 12MW Lagos Plant
Sahara Power Enterprise Group is investing $12m for the construction of a 12-megawatt gas-fired Independent Power Plant at the Ogba Undertaking of Ikeja Electric Plc in Lagos.
The project, which is being developed as a 2MW by six-unit gas-fired power plant, was started on Thursday and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
The plant is designed to improve electricity supply to businesses and communities across Ogba, Acme Road, Wemco Road and surrounding areas.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Enterprise Group, Kola Adesina, said the project was part of the company’s efforts to address challenges in Nigeria’s power sector.
“This initiative is about much more than breaking ground for a new power plant. It represents a bold commitment to Nigeria’s energy future and our determination to deliver dependable, efficient, and sustainable electricity to businesses and communities. Improving the availability and reliability of power will enhance productivity, growth, and value creation,” he said.
Adesina said the project reflected Sahara Power’s continued investment in infrastructure aimed at improving electricity reliability and supporting economic growth.
According to the company, the plant will deploy modern gas-powered generation technology designed to meet environmental, operational, and safety standards.
It added that the six-unit configuration included standby capacity to support continuity of supply during maintenance periods.
Adesina commended the Federal Government, Lagos State Government, Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Ikeja Electric, Cummins and other stakeholders for their support in advancing the project.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ikeja Electric Plc, Ogochukwu Onyelucheya, said the project represented an important step in the company’s efforts to improve the quality, reliability and sustainability of electricity supply to its customers.
She said the plant would provide a more dependable and cost-effective source of electricity for businesses and communities within the designated areas while supporting economic activity and job creation.
Onyelucheya commended Sahara Power Enterprise Group for spearheading the development of the project, describing it as a strategic investment that would strengthen the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply to customers across the Ogba Undertaking.
“At Ikeja Electric, our priority is to partner with forward-looking investors and developers such as SPEG to deliver innovative solutions that improve customer experience and reliable electricity supply across our network. SPEG’s investment in this IPP demonstrates the value of strategic collaboration in creating sustainable energy solutions for our customers.”
Construction of the plant will be undertaken by Cummins, leveraging its global expertise in power generation and energy infrastructure delivery.
The Managing Director, Cummins West Africa Limited, Mark Oni-Okeke, said the company was delighted to work with Sahara Power to “accelerate sustainable socio-economic development reliably and sustainably.”
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman, Agege Local Government, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, commended Sahara for the initiative, saying the project would stimulate business development and improve economic activity within the area.
He said, “Independent power projects such as this are essential to achieving energy security and sustainable development. Improved electricity supply will create an enabling environment for businesses to grow, attract investment and create employment opportunities for our people.”
The Ologba of Ogbaland, Oba Egbeyemi Oladimeji, thanked Sahara Power for making Ogba a beneficiary of the project.
“You have the support of the Palace and good people of Ogba and its environs. We are eagerly looking forward to the commissioning of the Plant and the positive impact on our community,” the monarch stated.
The project is expected to serve industrial clusters, commercial centres, residential communities and public institutions within the Ogba axis, while supporting economic activity and job creation.
