French Development Agency (AFD) 15 Years of Impact in Nigeria
In 2018, the Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, launched a significant power infrastructureinitiative aimed at addressing the longstanding challenges in the country’selectricity supply. This project, funded by a $170 million loan from the FrenchDevelopment Agency (AFD), marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest to expandand stabilize its electricity grid, particularly in the nation’s capital,Abuja.
The French Development Agency (AFD) has been a key partnerin Nigeria's development journey for the past 15 years. Known for its role infinancing public sector projects, NGOs, and research in sustainabledevelopment, AFD’s involvement in this power project underscores its commitmentto driving sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria. This project not onlycommemorates AFD’s 15 years of impact in the country but also aligns with itsbroader mission to promote sustainable development across the globe.
The AFD-funded power project involves the construction oftwo 330kV substations, three 132kV substations, and a 330kV transmission line.These critical infrastructure upgrades are designed to significantly increasethe transmission wheeling capacity in Abuja, ensuring that the city’s powertransmission network can meet the growing electricity demands for the next twodecades.
This power project represents a major milestone in Nigeria’senergy sector, particularly in the ongoing efforts to modernize and expand thecountry’s electricity transmission infrastructure. By addressing thetransmission bottlenecks in Abuja, the project will play a crucial role inenhancing the city’s economic activities, improving the quality of life forresidents, and supporting the broader goals of national development.
As AFD celebrates 15 years of impactful work in Nigeria,this project stands as a testament to the agency’s long-term commitment to fosteringsustainable development and improving the lives of Nigerians. The successfulcompletion of this project will not only secure Abuja’s energy future but willalso serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country.
