Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, is leading the country’s power sector delegation at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), with a strong focus on expanding collaboration with Japan to fast-track electricity projects across the nation.
In a statement shared on his verified X handle, Adelabu disclosed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ¥53 million for project activation and ₦13 billion for Right-of-Way compensation, describing the steps as “critical” toward execution of power sector agreements with Japanese partners.
The minister confirmed engagements with Toshiba and Hitachi on upcoming grid infrastructure, as well as with Japan’s Transmission & Distribution Corporation and Energy Exchange, to adopt global best practices and strategies for cutting transmission losses.
“Signed project includes technical training and loss reduction; equipment already installed at NAPTIN in Abuja. We’re activating a $190 million JICA renewable energy facility, complementing Nigeria’s $750 million World Bank clean energy fund under Mission 300,” Adelabu stated.
He further revealed that plans are being finalized to commission three substations funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Apo and Keffi (FCT) and Apapa (Lagos). The projects, valued at $32 million through a Japanese grant, are scheduled for completion in the coming months.
Adelabu emphasized that the government is moving from “agreement to action, planning to implementation, promise to results,” highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to delivering sustainable energy projects.
The TICAD9 summit, which brings together African leaders, development partners, and Japanese stakeholders, is expected to deepen bilateral cooperation on infrastructure, renewable energy, and technological innovation across the continent.
Credit: @BayoAdelabu via X.
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