ADVAD plays key role in Nigerian Blueline rail power project, says founder
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of ADVAD Limited, Engr. Victor Adediji, has revealed details of his company’s crucial involvement in the Blueline Independent Power Plant (IPP) project that currently powers Nigeria’s Blueline Rail system.
The power infrastructure company served as Project Manager and Technical Consultant for the critical transport infrastructure project.
“We handled this project from conception to completion,” Adediji explained. “Our team conducted the feasibility studies, designed the power plant systems, supervised construction, and ensured proper commissioning. Today, we’re proud to see our work reliably powering this important rail network despite the challenges we faced.”
ADVAD’s responsibilities included comprehensive technical feasibility studies, Front-End and detailed engineering design of both generation and distribution systems, as well as end-to-end project supervision. The company employed specialised waterfall project management methodology to handle the complex power infrastructure development.
The project faced significant hurdles including funding delays that affected equipment manufacturing and procurement, as well as foreign exchange volatility. “There was a storming period where we had to work hard to foster collaboration among stakeholders,” Adediji recalled. “But our expertise in power project management helped us navigate these challenges successfully.”
Founded in 2009, ADVAD Limited has emerged as a major player in Nigeria’s power sector. The company first made its mark with the successful management of the 8.5MW Peninsula Integrated Power Plant between 2012-2014. It has since achieved several milestones including managing West Africa’s largest standalone 10MW Grid-tied Solar Power Plant located in Challawa Industrial Estate in Kombotso Local Government Area Kano State and also serving as Project Owner’s Engineer for the recently completed phase ll of the Energizing Education Program (EEP ll) of the Rural Electrification Project funded by the World Bank.
“Our mission as a company has always been to bridge Nigeria’s energy gap with quality, innovative solutions,” Adediji stated. “We measure our impact not just in megawatts delivered but in jobs created, communities empowered, and young engineers we train through our internship programmes.”
Looking ahead, the ADVAD founder revealed ambitious plans for the company. “In the next decade, we aim to be at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition,” he said. “While we face the same funding and macroeconomic challenges as other Nigerian businesses, our track record gives us confidence to expand our operations beyond Nigeria’s borders.”
The company currently operates from its headquarters at Plot 7, Lateef Jakande Road in Ikeja, Lagos, offering a full range of power sector services from feasibility studies to renewable energy solutions, rural electrification projects and Turnkey EPC Project.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with power infrastructure challenges, indigenous firms like ADVAD are demonstrating that local expertise can deliver world-class solutions. With major projects like the Blueline IPP under its belt and a clear vision for the future, the company appears poised for greater impact in Nigeria’s energy sector.
