Oando commits to driving Nigeria’s energy future with sustainable solutions

Oluwatosin Racheal Alabi -
  • Oando reaffirms its commitment to sustainable energy, driving Nigeria’s growth with accessible energy solutions for over 30 years.
  • CEO Wale Tinubu highlights Oando’s role in leading Nigeria’s energy sector through indigenous leadership and global operational standards.
  • The Okpai Phase I and II projects, with a combined 1GW capacity, continue to bolster Nigeria's national grid, with further expansion planned for 2025.

Oando Group, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to powering the nation’s future with sustainable energy solutions. Wale Tinubu, Oando’s group CEO, emphasized the company’s 30-year history of transforming lives by providing accessible and diverse energy sources that fuel industries and drive economic growth.

Oando pledges to lead Nigeria’s energy sector through indigenous expertise

In his address, Tinubu highlighted Oando’s mission to showcase the potential of Nigerian companies to take charge of the country’s energy sector. He likened this mission to Nigeria’s independence in the 1960s, calling it the “emancipation of Nigeria’s indigenous oil-and-gas community.” With a focus on excellence, he underscored Oando’s deep understanding of the nation’s natural resources and its goal to be a key player in shaping the country’s energy future.

“We do not understand limits; we strive for the best,” Tinubu declared. He further noted that Oando adheres to global standards in operations and maintenance, reinforcing the company’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

Oando’s Okpai projects demonstrate leadership in energy production

Tinubu also spoke about the significance of Oando’s Okpai Phase I and II projects, which have a combined capacity of approximately one gigawatt (GW), making them some of the most reliable and efficient power plants in Nigeria. Since 2005, the Okpai plant has contributed over forty-three thousand gigawatt-hours (GWh) to the national grid, benefiting communities across the country.

Okpai Phase II is expected to add three hundred megawatts (MW) to the national grid soon, with an additional one hundred eighty MW by the third quarter of 2025. The $800 million, 480 MW facility underscores Oando’s commitment to sustainable development and its broader mission to “build the nation,” according to Tinubu. Projects like Okpai place Oando at the forefront of Nigeria’s energy transformation, empowering industries and ensuring a more secure energy future for all Nigerians.