By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja

Amid growing blackouts across the country, energy expert and CEO, Kodion Energy, Mr. Joshua Okorie has called for the breakup of the national power grid into micro-grid systems along state lines.

Okorie told journalists at the weekend that the National Grid system was not working as those charged with managing it have demonstrated lack of capability.

His call came as the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu summoned the Managing Directors of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the Transmission Company of Nigeria over worsening power supply to ten states and the Federal Capital Territory supplied by the utilities.

Mr. Okorie said the solution to the incessant grid collapses in the country “is very simple. Break the grid and turn it into micro grids. You’re not going to fix the Nigerian grid as it is presently because lines run through insurgency areas and there are a lot of problems.

“It is easier to run a micro-grid system or smart grid that ends within a state but has the capacity and infrastructure to evacuate excess power to other states.

“Nigeria will never work with a national grid. It will never work in a 100 years from now if that’s the same case. It will never work”.

He pointed out that the Nigerian grid was outdated with decaying infrastructure built under British rule, adding that what was needed to improve electricity was “a smart 21st century grid system”.

He observed that what has happened in Aba, Abia State where Geometric Power Limited has built its own system to power the industrial city was a good model for the country.

Okorie explained that with over 76 percent of rural Nigerians lacking access to electricity and with an

estimated 90 million people nationwide living without power, the country has a huge potential especially in the renewable energy sector.

“But amidst these challenges lies an opportunity—a chance for Nigeria to harness its abundant solar resources and leapfrog into a future powered by clean energy.

“Kodion Energy, with offices and warehouses in Kansas City, Missouri, Nigeria, and China, stand ready to lead this charge. We are a company with strong roots in Information Technology, Energy and Advanced AI solutions.

“Our objective is bold yet practical: to power Nigeria, one city at a time, with 24-hour uninterrupted electricity. Leveraging advanced AI-enabled hybrid transformers, we will revolutionize power generation and distribution, ensuring stability, reliability, and cost- effectiveness.

“What sets us apart is our commitment to thorough analysis and innovation. Unlike conventional approaches, we tailor our solutions to each location’s needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Our technology, backed by years of research and development, guarantees 20 years of uninterrupted power supply—a game-changer for Nigerian communities.

“But our impact extends beyond electricity. By creating over 100 direct and 150 indirect jobs per megawatt of solar power, we will not just be powering cities but also empowering communities. Our commitment to local fabrication and skill development ensures that our projects will deliver

electricity and drive economic growth and development”, he added.

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