Superstar Nigerian-American musician Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, has revealed that his new power plant is set to be operational in January 2025. Speaking as a Layperson from the West-Central Africa Division during the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Adeleke announced that the plant will have a capacity of 1,250MW, making it the largest thermal power plant in Nigeria.
During his address, Adeleke shared insights into the challenges faced in obtaining the environmental permit for the $2 billion project. He recounted encounters with “difficult government officials,” including one who asserted that the project would never “see the light of day.” Undeterred, he turned to prayer, refusing to accept this negativity as the final word on the matter.
Adeleke also highlighted that his firm, Pacific Energy, collaborates closely with Chinese engineering companies for the construction and design of its power projects, further emphasizing his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy sector.