Sahara Group to Deliver 180MW Power Plant in Rivers State
Rasheed Akolawole
February 7, 2025
Sahara Group, a leading energy conglomerate, has announced plans to commission a new 180-megawatt (MW) power plant in Rivers State, Nigeria, within this year. This initiative aims to enhance electricity supply and foster industrial growth in the nation.
Kola Adesina, Executive Director of Sahara Group, highlighted the company's dedication to improving energy access across Africa. He emphasized the necessity for collaborative efforts among governments, private sector stakeholders, development partners, and civil society organizations to bridge the continent's energy gap. Adesina stated, "We are up against the all-important task of bridging the energy gap in Africa and need a strong coalition of stakeholders to achieve this."
The forthcoming power plant is part of Sahara Group's broader strategy to invest in power generation and distribution assets across Africa. Currently, through its subsidiary, Sahara Power Group, the company boasts a generation capacity of approximately 2,000MW. In Nigeria, Sahara Power operates several plants, including the Egbin Thermal Power Plant in Lagos State, which has a capacity of 1,320MW, and multiple facilities in Rivers State, such as the Afam Power Plant (180MW), Eleme (75MW), Omoku (150MW), and Trans Amadi (136MW).
This development aligns with the Mission 300 initiative, which seeks to connect 300 million Africans to reliable electricity by 2030. The initiative focuses on increasing energy access and promoting environmental sustainability through the deployment of renewable energy solutions. Key partners, including the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB), are expected to play significant roles in financing energy projects, providing project development and advisory services, and supporting policy reforms and capacity building.
Sahara Group's commitment to delivering the 180MW power plant in Rivers State underscores its dedication to enhancing energy access and driving economic growth in Nigeria and across the African continent.
