Ogun seals energy deal with Chinese investors

 

 

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a new partnership with Chinese investors aimed at strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure and industrial capacity.

 

In a statement shared on X on Saturday, according to the governor, discussions with the Jiangsu-based company Cteec focused on funding availability, technical capacity, and the company’s readiness to deliver key energy projects for the state.

 

“Our conversations highlighted three important areas of collaboration: strengthening transmission and distribution within the state; establishing an Industrial Park that will attract Chinese manufacturers while integrating power projects; and their commitment to install a free 3MW power plant at the Gateway International Cargo Airport, which will immediately jumpstart activities at that vital location,” Abiodun said.

 

The governor added that the delegation would inspect ongoing distribution infrastructure and power projects executed by Sahara and Powergen, as part of efforts to secure a reliable energy supply across Ogun State.

“The company, Cteec, based in Jiangsu, China, already has an investment footprint of 100MW in Nigeria and is now seeking to expand its operations further. Their interest covers power generation and distribution, investment in a dedicated state transmission network, and the establishment of an Industrial Park that will bring more Chinese manufacturers into Ogun State.

 

“This engagement is another testament to our commitment to building the energy backbone that will sustain Ogun State’s industrial growth and overall economic development,” Abiodun also said.

In related developments, reports indicate that maiden commercial flights from the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan, to Abuja have sold out, with tickets for the following day also fully booked. The development underscores the airport’s readiness to serve as a hub for modern aviation and connectivity in Nigeria.

 

“From roads that connect our communities and ease the movement of people and goods, to housing projects that provide our citizens with affordable and decent homes, we have remained committed to building structures that improve the quality of life of our people.

 

“Our vision has always been clear: to bequeath a legacy of sustainable development and inclusive growth. With every stride in infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous Ogun State,” Abiodun said, emphasising his administration’s commitment to infrastructure as the backbone of development.

 

Gateway International Airport was officially granted an Aerodrome Operational Permit by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in August 2025.

 

Passenger flight operations are set to commence on October 7, 2025, with Value Jet Airline starting passenger flights twice weekly.