How to Generate Affordable Electricity for Poor Nigerians: Insights from Mohammed Mijindadi

In a dialogue session organized by GE Vernova, Mohammed Mijindadi, the President of GE Vernova Nigeria & Managing Director, Anglo-West & Francophone Africa for GE Vernova’s Gas Power New Unit business, shared his insights on how to generate affordable electricity for poor Nigerians.

The dialogue focused on the opportunities and challenges in Nigeria’s power sector and GE Vernova’s role in addressing these issues.

Mijindadi emphasized the importance of optimizing the grid to ensure efficient distribution of electricity.

He highlighted the need for strong policies and efficient project management to reduce costs and make electricity more affordable for the masses.

Additionally, he mentioned the potential of green hydrogen projects and renewable energy sources in achieving sustainable development and energy security in Nigeria.

To make electricity more affordable, GE Vernova is focusing on various solutions, including converting simple cycle power plants into combined cycles to reduce emissions and optimizing the grid through electrification and grid management.

The company is also looking into carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

Mijindadi stressed the significance of collaboration between the government and the private sector in creating an enabling environment for the energy sector.

He noted that GE Vernova is committed to working with the government to drive investment and attract investors in the gas sector, which is crucial for achieving energy security and affordability.

Generating affordable electricity for poor Nigerians requires a multifaceted approach that includes optimizing the grid, investing in renewable energy sources, and fostering a collaborative environment between the government and the private sector.

GE Vernova is playing a pivotal role in this effort by providing innovative solutions and supporting the government’s efforts to improve energy access and availability in Nigeria.