Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has unveiled plans to collaborate with Brazilian energy firm Ambar Energia to establish power plants aimed at enhancing electricity supply for residents and industries in the state.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by an Ambar Energia delegation led by its president, Marcelo Zanatta, at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Abiodun underscored the importance of stable energy in maintaining Ogun’s status as Nigeria’s industrial hub. He noted that the recent constitutional amendment allowing states to generate their own electricity presents a unique opportunity to improve power supply.
Highlighting the state’s increasing energy demands, Abiodun revealed that Ogun and Lagos consume nearly 40% of Nigeria’s current 6,000-megawatt (MW) generation. With the country’s projected electricity demand expected to reach 45,000MW by 2030, he emphasized the need for strategic energy investments.
“The power plant we are building now had four megawatts before, but we are increasing that with the one we are currently building. The first phase is meant to be 30MW to serve the state government offices and residential areas, and this is just a drop in the ocean,” he stated.
Plans are also underway to set up similar power plants across Ogun’s three zones as captive plants, ensuring reliable electricity distribution.
Abiodun highlighted the state’s vast natural resources—including gold, lithium, bitumen, silica, and limestone—as well as its leadership in cement, cassava, poultry, and egg production. He stressed that stable power is crucial to maximizing the potential of these industries. Key industrial clusters in Ijebu-Ode, Abeokuta, Atan-Agbara, Remo, Imeko-Afon, and Aworo are positioned to attract investors.
Additionally, Abiodun disclosed that construction of Africa’s largest garment-producing company will soon commence at the Special Agro Processing Zone near the Gateway International Airport, with an estimated electricity demand of 300MW.
Praising Ambar Energia’s extensive experience, the governor noted that the company, which operates 27 power plants with a combined capacity of 4.3 gigawatts, could be instrumental in transforming Ogun into a premier investment destination.
“Our policy as a government is to work with the private sector. The government is an enabler of businesses, and we believe that by enabling businesses, they will employ citizens, leading to individual prosperity,” Abiodun said.
In response, Zanatta reaffirmed Ambar Energia’s readiness to collaborate with Ogun State and explore investment opportunities.
The delegation, including Fabio Bindemann and Marcus Preitas, also toured key infrastructure projects, including the Gateway International Airport, Olorunsogo Power Plant, and Onijanganjangan Power Plant.
