Dr. Deji Adeleke’s Company Generates 15% of Nigeria’s Power Supply
Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of popular Nigerian singer Davido, has revealed that his company produces around 15% of Nigeria’s electricity. He made this announcement at a recent event where he spoke about his investments in the country’s power industry, including a thermal power plant that is expected to be fully operational by January 2025.
Dr. Adeleke mentioned, “In Nigeria, I’m involved in the electricity sector. I own power plants, and currently, I generate about 15% of the nation’s energy.”
He also noted that Chinese engineering companies are helping build the new plant, which will be Nigeria’s largest thermal power facility with a capacity of 1,250 megawatts. He added, “By God’s grace, it will be ready by January.”
A video of Dr. Adeleke’s speech was shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the caption: “Davido’s father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, is building Nigeria’s biggest power plant. His company, Pacific Energy, generates 15% of the country’s electricity. Money flows like water 👏.” The post quickly gained attention, with many people commenting and sharing their opinions.
See The Comments Below:
@BedemasiAdam: “Why are Nigerians in authority always making life difficult for investors.”
@LuvSwagzx: “Just a friendly reminder to y’all haters that Davido is also a director in this company. Davido is about to get a new set of enemies with this info 😂😂😂. Una mind no go touch ground😂.”
@InteriorsYinks: “Bruh! 15% is crazy and with the new power plant he will maybe own 30% or so… 1200MW is huge , as at yesterday what the national grid generated is not even upto 600MW.”
@coco_2250: “The papa money long oh aje wiz no know wetin he Dey talk make he just leave the Igbo for now.”
@OlaoyeAdetunji: ‘Dr. Deji Adeleke generates 15% electricity made for Nigeria. That’s huge.”
Watch Video Below
Davido’s Dad, Dr Deji Adeleke is building the biggest power plant in Nigeria currently.
His company, Pacific Energy generates 15% of Nigeria’s electricity.
Money na waterrrrr o 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/UkqKxSBINq
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) October 15, 2024
