Energy and Power
Nigeria, Germany move to strengthen ties on power, security, economy
Nigeria and Germany have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic ties on energy, security, trade, and culture under the framework of the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, disclosed this when he met with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin as both nations marked 65 years of diplomatic relations.
Tuggar who hailed Germany’s “enduring friendship and constructive partnership in advancing Nigeria’s national development priorities.” described the relationship between both countries as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s engagement with Europe and the wider global community.
During the meeting both ministers reviewed the progress on the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) led by Siemens Energy and the Green Guarantee Group (GGG) designed to mobilise investment in renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure. Tuggar reaffirmed that Nigeria’s energy transition will remain inclusive, leveraging gas as a transition fuel while scaling up renewables.
On security, the two sides agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and border management under the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). Tuggar called for “a firmer stance within the EU against proscribed organisations that exploit European jurisdictions for incitement and illicit financing.
He stated that the bilateral trade, which reached €3 billion in 2024, has continued to position Germany as Nigeria’s second-largest trading partner in Europe. Tuggar called for greater diversification beyond hydrocarbons into automotive assembly, ICT, manufacturing, and agro-industrial exports, adding that Nigeria’s removal from the FATF Grey List has strengthened investor confidence and reduced transaction risks.
Both parties commended ongoing cooperation in migration and skills development through the Talent Partnerships and SUSTAIN Project, with Nigeria proposing expanded collaboration in ICT, engineering, and healthcare. Tuggar noted that business process outsourcing offers new opportunities for young Nigerians to service German industries remotely.
Tuggar ualso thanked Germany for the restitution of the Benin Bronzes, describing cultural cooperation as “a bridge between the peoples of both countries as a symbol of shared respect for history and heritage.
On regional and global issues, Tuggar briefed his host on Nigeria’s leadership within ECOWAS and the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD), inviting Germany to join efforts “to strengthen democratic institutions and stability across West Africa.”
While both Ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to democracy, UN reform, and multilateral cooperation, Tuggar called for renewed dialogue in order to consolidate mutual trust and elevate partnership anchored on equality
By Aliyu Musa
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, has commenced routine maintenance at her 430-megawatt Geregu power plant love cared in Kogi State.
Head, Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, Emmanuel Ojor, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the exercise was part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve electricity generation.
The maintenance, which is being undertaken by the plant’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Siemens Energy, is expected to last about four weeks.
The statement quoted the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije as saying during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing work at the plant in Kogi State on Friday, that the exercise would significantly improve the plant’s performance and reliability.
According to her, the scheduled maintenance underscores NDPHC’s commitment to sustaining optimal generation capacity and meeting its power supply obligations to the national grid.
Adighije reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s goal of achieving universal access to electricity for all Nigerians.
She said: “We are here to participate and offer our full support to the Siemens team, who are onsite to carry out an extended minor inspection. Geregu has three Siemens turbine units with a combined installed capacity of about 430 megawatts.
“This is a planned outage, and the Siemens team has proactively mobilised to conduct extended minor inspections, alignment checks, and other related works to ensure the units operate optimally. This is also a prelude to the major inspections we are planning for in the near future.”
The NDPHC CEO added that the company remains committed to strong operations and maintenance practices to keep the Federation’s critical power assets running efficiently.
“We are on top of things to ensure these units continue to operate optimally. This will enable us to inject reliable, quality power into the national grid in line with President Tinubu’s vision for universal electricity access, powering homes, industries, and supporting national development,” she said.
According to Adighije, scheduled maintenance of the plant is key to ensuring operational efficiency and the optimal utilisation of assets, which will, in turn, improve the company’s revenue performance.
“We want to be able to evacuate and commercialise all the electricity we generate to the grid,” she emphasised.
Also speaking, the Executive Director, Generation, NDPHC, Engr. Abdullahi Kassim, explained that while a minor inspection typically takes about three weeks, the company has allocated four weeks to the exercise to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances.
“From what we have seen, the condition of the machines is good. They are within the tolerance limits of operation, and we hope to complete the work within the scheduled time,” he said.
Earlier, the Site Manager for Siemens Energy, Engr. Atiemie James, thanked the NDPHC management for its visit and assured that the maintenance work would be completed as planned.
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