Geometric Power brings reliable electricity to Aba
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Geometric Power began supplying electricity to Aba, a city in Abia State, Nigeria, improving conditions for residents and businesses.
For decades, unreliable power has hindered Nigerian industrial growth and increased costs for households. Geometric Power invested over $900 million in the Aba Integrated Power Project, providing consistent electricity to businesses, schools, and homes. This allowed manufacturers like Damson Industries to operate around the clock and Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic to cut energy costs by 80 percent.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) provided a crucial $50 million loan that enabled Geometric Power to complete the project after a seven-year delay caused by political and bureaucratic obstacles. Unlike other Nigerian power companies, Geometric Power is privately owned and does not receive government subsidies. The company prioritised building durable infrastructure, including heavy-duty poles and prepaid meters for almost all customers, and is currently supplying 50 to 60 megawatts of power from a capacity exceeding 140MW.
They are also extending service to communities in the neighbouring Rivers State. Residents and business owners report lower expenses and increased productivity as a result of the improved power supply.
