Despite Nigeria’s national grid collapsing for the eighth time this year, Aba Power, servicing nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Abia State, remained unaffected. This is due to Geometric Power Group’s innovative embedded generation model, which generates and distributes electricity independently of the national transmission network.
Aba Power’s Unique Advantage
- Dedicated power plant for electricity generation
- Off-grid project, immune to national grid collapses
- $800m investment, largest in Southeast Nigeria
Industry experts praise Aba Power’s model as the solution to Nigeria’s electricity woes. Ejike Dike, mechanical engineer and business consultant, advocates for replicating this model nationwide, utilizing abandoned small hydro projects and solar energy.
Stakeholder Reactions
- Chief Udeigbo (ALPALDA President): “Continuous supply is good news, but improvements are still needed.”
- Sir Alex Maduakor (Aba Industrialists President): “Constant electricity will boost manufacturing and the national economy.”
Aba Power’s Managing Director, Ugo Opiegbe, confirmed the company’s independence from the national grid, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to Aba.
Nigeria’s Path Forward
- Adopt Aba Power’s embedded generation model
- Revive abandoned small hydro projects
- Leverage solar energy for community development
As Nigeria struggles with grid collapses, Aba Power’s innovative approach shines as a beacon of hope for a reliable and sustainable electricity sector.
