Minister unveils new meter factory, highlights support for Local Content
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday, unveiled Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
Aside from prepaid meters, Hexing also produces other electrical installations and solar products.
Adelabu, while unveiling the company, commended the firm for investing so much in Nigeria at a time when some were divesting.
He said the event marked a significant milestone in the journey of the sector towards a more efficient and equitable electricity sector.
“Let me mention that the event of today is quite significant and important to me given a determined focus on developing and improving local content in the power sector, for the sustainability of the sector and job creation for our teeming population, which is why I have to cut short my short vacation to ensure I’m able to attend the event here today,” Adelabu posited.
The minister explained that the launch of the meter factory represented a key achievement in the ongoing efforts to prioritise local content, foster job creation and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on importation.
This, he said, would reduce the pressure on the naira and “improve the exchange rate that has recently gone haywire with its impact on the cost of living and the hardship our people are passing through.”
He maintained that the government is promoting domestic production of essential energy components like meters, driving industrial growth and enhancing the sustainability of the power sector.
“We know what it involves to keep relying on imports for the components used in our power sector infrastructure, from generation to transmission to distribution. We keep importing power transformers, we keep importing power cables. We are importing importing meters.
“It elongates the turnaround timing to fix our dilapidated infrastructure. The process of opening Form M, applying for FX allocation, doing the import itself in terms of freight, of clearing our imports. This is one of the reasons why we have experienced the kind of deplorable state of our infrastructure in the power sector. We believe that if a lot of these materials can be sourced locally, the timing required for fixing this infrastructure will greatly reduce and the gaps we currently experience will be filled,” he stated.
The power minister urged the company to promote local content by integrating more Nigerians into its workforce.
The Chief Executive Officer of Hexing Group, Robert Liang, expressed optimism about Hexing’s expansion into Nigeria, calling it a pivotal moment for the company and a commitment to advancing clean energy in the country.
“This is a proud moment for the Hexing Group as we open our branch in Nigeria. It’s more than just an office; it’s a step towards a future where clean energy drives the growth of this great nation.”
Liang emphasised Hexing’s three decades of leadership in smart energy systems, solar technology, and digital infrastructure.
“Now, the company is bringing that wealth of experience to Nigeria to meet the nation’s energy needs and unlock its vast potential. With its dynamic economy and growing population, Nigeria is poised for an energy revolution. Reliable and sustainable energy is critical, and Hexing is here as a partner—not just a vendor—to support this transition.”
He highlighted Hexing’s strategy of innovation, localisation, and partnership, focusing on delivering solutions customised for Nigeria’s specific needs.
