President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, don unveil ambitious plan to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity as Nigeria continues to struggle with poor power supply and energy crisis.
Dangote make the announcement during one discussion with Makhtar Diop, where he explained say Africa still desperately need stable electricity, fertiliser and industrial raw materials to boost economic growth.
According to am, Dangote Group don already establish strong position for refinery, fertiliser and industrial production, adding say the company now get enough financial strength to expand heavily into the power sector.
“We dey enter power sector now… 20,000 megawatts,” Dangote talk.
The development mark another major expansion for the billionaire businessman after the recent launch of him 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery and rapid growth of him fertiliser business.
Meanwhile, Nigeria electricity sector still dey face serious challenges despite repeated promises from government officials to improve supply nationwide.
Former Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, reportedly miss several deadlines to stabilise electricity generation above 6,000 megawatts, while actual supply for many periods remain around 3,300 megawatts.
Experts say the low electricity generation continue to affect industries, businesses and millions of Nigerians wey still depend heavily on expensive diesel generators.
According to World Bank estimates, unreliable electricity supply dey cost Nigeria economy nearly $29 billion yearly due to low productivity and rising business expenses.
Although Nigeria briefly reached record electricity generation of about 6,003 megawatts in March 2025, the improvement no last because of vandalism, weak infrastructure and gas supply problems.
However, despite Dangote reputation for delivering mega projects, analysts believe say the proposed 20,000MW power plan still face major obstacles.
One of the biggest challenges na Nigeria weak transmission system, wey experts say currently no fit safely handle even 8,000 megawatts without risking national grid collapse.
Industry observers also point to liquidity problems inside the electricity sector, where many distribution companies struggle to recover payments from consumers, leading to huge debts owed to gas suppliers and generation companies.
Reports show say many thermal power plants across the country no dey operate fully because of insufficient gas supply linked to unpaid bills.
Nevertheless, Dangote strategy appear to focus on full vertical integration as him business empire continue to expand into gas production, mining, fertiliser manufacturing and port development.
The billionaire reveal say the company dey invest in potash and phosphate mining projects for Republic of the Congo and Brazil, while also building one of Africa’s biggest deep-sea ports and expanding LNG operations.
According to am, the long-term goal na to build self-sustaining industrial infrastructure capable of supporting Africa’s growing economic needs.
However, economic experts warn say achieving 20,000 megawatts go require major reforms in Nigeria energy policies, stronger private sector collaboration and complete restructuring of the national electricity grid.
Even with the ambitious vision, many investors and market watchers still remain cautious over how quickly such massive electricity project fit become reality under Nigeria current power sector conditions.
