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Amufi 1×15MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation

The Amufi 1×15MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation is an electricity distribution infrastructure project executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission in Amufi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The facility comprises a 15MVA transformer, circuit breaker, switchgear panels, tripping unit, control room and approximately one kilometre of 33kV overhead transmission line. The project was developed to improve electricity distribution capacity in Amufi and neighbouring communities, supporting residential electricity access and the operations of businesses, companies and artisans. The substation was completed, tested and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency before being inaugurated by the NDDC on 21 May 2024. It was subsequently handed over to Benin Electricity Distribution Company for management.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Amufi 1×15MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation is an electricity distribution infrastructure project executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission in Amufi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The facility comprises a 15MVA transformer, circuit breaker, switchgear panels, tripping unit, control room and approximately one kilometre of 33kV overhead transmission line. The project was developed to improve electricity distribution capacity in Amufi and neighbouring communities, supporting residential electricity access and the operations of businesses, companies and artisans. The substation was completed, tested and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency before being inaugurated by the NDDC on 21 May 2024. It was subsequently handed over to Benin Electricity Distribution Company for management.

Project Scope

APPROVED SCOPE

Construction and installation of a 1×15MVA, 33/11kV electricity injection substation in Amufi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State. The intervention was designed to improve electricity distribution capacity and support residential, commercial and industrial activities in Amufi and neighbouring communities.

DELIVERED SCOPE

One 15MVA, 33/11kV injection substation. One 33kV, 1250A SF6 circuit breaker. Switchgear panels and tripping unit. Approximately 1 kilometre of 33kV overhead line. Substation control room. Equipment testing and NEMSA certification.

PROJECT DETAILS

MINISTRY

Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

CONTRACTOR

PROJECT TYPE

Energy

LOCATION

STATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.

COMMUNITY

Amufi, Neighbouring communities within Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.

DELIVERY & PROGRESS

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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Completed

DELIVERED SCOPE

One 15MVA, 33/11kV injection substation. One 33kV, 1250A SF6 circuit breaker. Switchgear panels and tripping unit. Approximately 1 kilometre of 33kV overhead line. Substation control room. Equipment testing and NEMSA certification.

LATEST PROGRESS

100

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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APPROVED AMOUNT

248000000

CONTRACT AMOUNT

AMOUNT DISBURSED

EVIDENCE & VERIFICATION

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PRIMARY SOURCE

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

SOURCE DATE

21/05/2024

SOURCE TYPE

Federal Government
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VERIFICATION

LAST VERIFIED

30/10/2026

VERIFICATION NOTES

NDDC confirms that it constructed and commissioned the injection substation in Amufi. The facility comprises one 15MVA, 33/11kV transformer and associated electrical equipment. The installation includes approximately one kilometre of 33kV overhead line. NDDC reported that the equipment was tested and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). The project was completed before its inauguration in May 2024. NDDC’s Executive Director, Projects, was reported by Tribune as stating that the project cost ₦248 million. The facility was handed over to Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) for management. Contractor and amount disbursed: NIL. Current electricity supply reliability and actual number of connected households have not been independently verified.

PROJECT TIMELINE & UPDATES

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2012 Project contract reportedly awarded, according to the May 2024 Vanguard report. 15 April 2024 NDDC announced completion and readiness for inauguration and handover to BEDC. 21 May 2024 NDDC inaugurated the substation. 21 May 2024 Facility handed over to BEDC for management.

LATEST UPDATES

15 April 2024 — Completion and inspection NDDC announced that the substation had been completed. Its project monitoring team confirmed that the equipment had been tested and certified by NEMSA. 21 May 2024 — Commissioning NDDC inaugurated the 1×15MVA, 33/11kV injection substation in Amufi, Edo State. 21 May 2024 — Handover The completed facility was handed over to Benin Electricity Distribution Company for management and electricity distribution operations.

PUBLIC RECORD

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

No corrections recorded.

CITIZEN REPORTS

No citizen reports recorded.