Abuja industrial area to enjoy 24-hour electricity with 50MW mini-grid – Minister, Tegbe

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said the Idu Industrial Area in Abuja will soon enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply through the Federal Government’s 50-megawatt electrification initiative.

Tegbe made this disclosure on Thursday at an event in Abuja.

According to him, the Federal Government is conducting comprehensive technical audits across major industrial corridors nationwide, prioritising the Lagos industrial axis, the Abuja-Kaduna corridor, and the Enugu-Onitsha axis.

He noted that the first phase of the Idu industrial electrification project is expected to deliver 10MW by December 2026, while the remaining 40MW will be rolled out through 2027.

Tegbe added that the Lagos industrial corridor accounts for approximately 40 percent of national electricity demand, adding that government interventions in the zone aim to create or secure around 180,000 jobs over the next six months.

“Our target is that within six months we will fix the issues in the Lagos/Sagamu corridor regarding infrastructure and then move on to Abuja and then the Enugu-Onitsha axis,” Tegbe declared.

“We need to ensure the transmission happens. And then even distribution. I am sure Abuja Disco is represented here, because if you want to effectively distribute to the industrial end users, there must be a handshake.”

On his part, the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, emphasised that the government’s broader industrial strategy centres on promoting local production, value addition, economic diversification, and the integration of Nigerian industries into global markets.

“When you produce locally, you contribute to job creation and provide our abundant youth with a pathway for employment,” he stated.