International power and facilities empire Sahara Team has actually introduced a collection of critical consultations focused on progressing the growth of the team’s downstream company in Africa. Foluso Sobanjo has actually been designated as the business’s Head: Africa Downstream while Yaa Serwaa Alifo has actually been designated Head: Sahara Downstream in Ghana. Furthermore, Nomnso Dike has actually been designated as chief executive officer of Sahara Team Nigerian subsidiary Asharami Harmony Limited while Yvette Selormey has actually been designated Nation Supervisor of Sahara Team Zambian subsidiary Asharami Power Resources Limited.
Representing the voice of the African power industry, the African Power Chamber (AEC) applauds the initiatives by Sahara Team to not just reinforce its downstream procedures yet develop a management group that is devoted to easing power hardship in Africa. The consultations signify a brand-new age of business development and the AEC eagerly anticipates seeing brand-new jobs and facilities created by Sahara Team.
As one of Africa’s biggest exclusive power services, Sahara Team has actually made excellent strides in the direction of establishing downstream facilities in Africa. The business runs a variety of power generation and circulation possessions in sub-Saharan Africa, promoting profession and power circulation and sustaining financial development. Presently, the team has more than 1,861 MW of set up power generation capability and intends to increase its generation capability to over 5,000 MW by 2026. In 2024, the team set up 15 wind generators at the Egbin Nuclear Power Plant in Nigeria. The generators will certainly not just enhance power supply yet minimize discharges throughout the generation sector. In 2023, the team set up 24 photovoltaic panels and 24 batteries at an orphanage in Senegal;
Sahara Team– via its numerous subsidiaries– likewise advertises the fostering of lasting oil and gas remedies to fulfill Africa’s power requirements. Via Asharami Harmony PLC, the team has actually obtained over 20 years of experience in the downstream sector and has actually become a leading aeronautics gas provider in West Africa. The business is accountable for 24% of Nigeria’s aeronautics gas supply and a significant share of the nation’s costs electric motor spirit need. Furthermore, the team is a solid supporter for the fostering of market-based regimens in Africa to sustain the advancement of gas. The team has actually spent $142 million in 2 LPG vessels in Nigeria. Valued at $71 million each, the vessels have actually currently boosted the team’s capability to provide dependable and lasting accessibility to LPG in the nation.
At the same time, Sahara Team has actually shown a dedication to capability structure and abilities advancement. The team teamed up with tertiary organization Pan-Atlantic College in Nigeria in May 2024 to drive human resources advancement in the power industry. The events will certainly trade understanding and conduct programs in design to sustain power-related abilities advancement. The team likewise partnered with the College of Lagos in Nigeria in May 2024 to reinforce research study in renewable resource and foster entrepreneurship. The visit of the brand-new management group will certainly not just sustain job advancement by the business yet assistance programs such as these as Sahara Team transfers to educate the future generation of power business owners in Africa.
” Sahara Team has actually developed a group that is deeply rooted in the sector and Africa– yet not restricted to it. The current slate of consultations emphasizes the team’s dedication to boosting functional performance and supplying both effective and lasting jobs. The AEC applauds the management of Sahara Team and eagerly anticipates experiencing the business expand from stamina to stamina,” specified NJ Ayuk, Exec Chairman of the AEC.
Dispersed by APO Team in behalf of African Power Chamber.
