With the goal of transforming electricity access Ogun is looking to form a strategic alliance with Power Africa

Prince Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State, has appealed to the leadership of Power Africa for collaboration in order to bring about the provision of inexpensive and dependable energy in the state at all times, as per his administration’s goal.

While in Rabat, Morocco, for the Africa Investment Forum, the governor met with Power Africa’s management.

Ensuring dependable electricity for Ogun State’s inhabitants, industries, and enterprises was the stated goal of the summit, according to Prince Abiodun.

By enhancing energy generation, transmission, and distribution through the utilization of investments and public-private partnerships, Power Africa aims to increase power availability in Sub-Saharan Africa.

During the discussion, participants discussed ways to improve the newly formed Ministry of Energy’s technical competence, capacity building, and investment appeal.

The governor has stated that Ogun State will become energy independent through cutting-edge gas-to-power projects and alternative energy sources.

He was optimistic about the prospect of working with Power Africa to promote sustainable development and satisfy the state’s increasing energy needs.

In addition, Prince Abiodun met with the head of Morocco’s hydrocarbon and mining office for a strategic discussion about possible collaborations in these industries.

Ogun State’s rising prominence in Nigeria’s energy scene is underscored by its recent classification as a frontier state by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), which is followed closely by this meeting.

Ogun State has enormous mineral and hydrocarbon reserves, and the meetings centered on finding ways to work together to tap into those reserves.

The governor of Ogun State, Abiodun, highlighted the initiative’s congruence with his administration’s goals for the state’s economic future and the significance of strategic alliances in achieving those goals.

Investment opportunities abound in the state, particularly in livestock value addition, timber processing, renewable energy, and investments in the power sector, as Prince Abiodun had previously discussed with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.

The Lagos red and blue rail lines are being extended from Agbado to Kajola and from Okokomaiko to Agbara/Lusada, while the Purple Line is being extended to the Redeemed Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Prince Abiodun also mentioned that Ogun State is looking into opportunities to build an automotive assembly plant.