The Lagos State Government, in partnership with Fenchurch Group, has expressed commitment to rebuilding the 26 megawatts Akute Independent Power Plant (IPP) to provide water to over six million Nigerians. The state Commissioner of Energy and Minerals Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, made the commitment during a stakeholder visit to the Oregun fabrication yard of OEM partner Jubaili Bros Engineering Ltd. to inspect engines being containerised for the project. Ogunleye said the project will support the broader Lagos State Water Corporation and the Lagos Electrification Market project. He added that the state government is investing significantly in water production and anticipates further investment in core power generation.
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