Thursday June 5, 2025|
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, June 4, inaugurated the AFAM II Power Plant, a 180-megawatt facility considered the most ambitious project to date by First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), in a landmark move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity.
As the nation grapples with the challenges of energy transition and reliability, the commissioning of the AFAM II plant is seen as a bold step forward.
The AFAM II plant is also being watched by industry stakeholders as a model for future investments in Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.
The inauguration, conducted virtually by President Tinubu from Lagos, underscores the federal government’s renewed commitment to addressing Nigeria’s persistent power supply challenges and fostering industrial growth.
Located in Rivers State, the AFAM II Power Plant marks a significant milestone for FIPL, a key player in Nigeria’s power sector. The plant is structured in two phases, both designed to enhance grid stability and support economic expansion across the southern corridor of the country and beyond.
Speaking during the virtual commissioning, President Tinubu highlighted the importance of private sector involvement in the nation’s power sector.
The President lauded FIPL for its sustained investment and operational excellence, which, according to him, reflect the possibilities that exist when public-private partnerships are leveraged for national development.
“Energy is the lifeblood of any modern economy. Today’s commissioning of AFAM II is more than just a ceremony—it is a signal that Nigeria is on the right track toward solving its electricity challenges,” the President said.
First Independent Power Limited, a wholly Nigerian-owned company, operates four major gas turbine power plants in Rivers State—Afam, Omoku, Trans Amadi, and Eleme. Combined, these facilities contribute significantly to the national grid, helping to alleviate the country’s energy deficit.
The newly inaugurated AFAM II plant is expected to supply electricity to both industrial and residential areas, bolstering energy access and creating thousands of indirect jobs through its multiplier effects on businesses and services.
Stakeholders across the energy sector have welcomed the development, describing it as a much-needed injection of capacity into the country’s underperforming power grid.
