As part of efforts to ramp up generation via alternative energy sources, the Board of First Independent Power Limited , a Sahara Power Group company, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kenechukwu Nwangwu as its new Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer .
He said since the acquisition in 2013, FIPL had achieved a remarkable capacity increase from 143 MW to 429 MW through continuous investment in overhauls, technology, and human capital. Adesina added that FIPL’s team of young engineers would continue to infuse technology driven solutions that are facilitating top performance “while preparing FIPL for a future of smart energy generation powered by a healthy mix of different energy sources.”
The new MD/CEO of FIPL joins FIPL from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, where he was the CEO, SPDC JV Afam VI 650MW Combined Cycle Power Plant. He led the business creditably with notable achievement in enhancing uptime, optimizing production and reducing generation losses.