ADVAD Limited successfully deliver as technical consultant on Blueline Rail Power Project

ADVAD Limited, a leading indigenous power infrastructure company, has announced the successful delivery of its role as Project Manager and Technical Consultant for the Blueline Independent Power Plant (IPP) project, which currently powers Nigeria’s Blueline Rail system.

Engr. Victor Adediji, Founder and CEO of ADVAD Limited, revealed in a recent statement that the company handled the project from inception to completion. “Our team conducted the feasibility studies, designed the power plant systems, supervised construction, and ensured proper commissioning,” Adediji said. “Today, we’re proud to see our work reliably powering this important rail network despite the challenges we faced.”

ADVAD’s scope of work on the Blueline IPP included technical feasibility studies, front-end and detailed engineering design of both the generation and distribution systems, and full project supervision. The company employed a specialized waterfall project management methodology to execute the complex infrastructure initiative.

Despite the project’s success, Adediji noted that it was not without significant challenges. Funding delays, foreign exchange volatility, and procurement bottlenecks all tested the project’s resilience. “There was a storming period where we had to work hard to foster collaboration among stakeholders,” he recalled. “But our expertise in power project management helped us navigate these challenges successfully.”

Since its founding in 2009, ADVAD Limited has carved a niche in Nigeria’s power sector. The company’s breakthrough came with the management of the 8.5MW Peninsula Integrated Power Plant between 2012 and 2014. It has since achieved major milestones, including overseeing West Africa’s largest standalone 10MW grid-tied solar power plant in Kano State and serving as Owner’s Engineer for Phase II of the World Bank-funded Energizing Education Program (EEP II).

“Our mission 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 trained through our internship programs.”

Looking forward, ADVAD is setting its sights on continental expansion. “In the next decade, we aim to be at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition,” said Adediji. “While we face the same macroeconomic challenges as other Nigerian businesses, our track record gives us confidence to grow beyond Nigeria’s borders.”

Operating from its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, ADVAD continues to offer a wide range of power sector services—from feasibility studies and turnkey EPC projects to renewable energy and rural electrification solutions.

As Nigeria seeks sustainable answers to its persistent power infrastructure challenges, ADVAD’s work on projects like the Blueline IPP underscores the potential of local expertise to deliver world-class results.