AMC Smart Grid Power Infrastructure
Nigeria
23 Months
100% Completed
Project Background
At M-P Infrastructure, we believe that uninterrupted power is the foundation of any modern city. From the moment we began development at Awka Millennium City (AMC), we made a clear commitment: to provide 24-hour power supply to every home, business, and public space within the estate.
Today, that promise is a reality. Power at AMC is not only constant, it is reliable, efficient, and built as a permanent infrastructure backbone for the city. This is not a patchwork or a temporary fix. It is a well-planned, long-term solution designed to support smart living and future growth. This achievement is made possible through a dedicated connection to the national grid. We secured a direct line from the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s 132kV/33kV substation in Awka into AMC’s own 33kV/11kV injection substation.
From there, electricity is distributed through a highly organized system of two 11kV internal networks connected to nine substations across the city. Every component, from the custom-built feeder lines to the high-performance switchgear, is fully installed and operational. The result is a seamless and intelligent power experience. Residents enjoy stable, 24/7 electricity with no interruptions or drop-offs. Homes are fully powered. Smart systems work without disruption. Public spaces remain lit and functional at all hours. At AMC, we have delivered power infrastructure that does exactly what it is meant to do operate quietly, consistently, and at full capacity. It is another example of how M-P Infrastructure approaches city building: with foresight, precision, and a deep respect for the everyday needs of the people we serve. This is what smart city living looks like when the infrastructure is done right.
Project Objectives
The project objectives were derived from the client brief.To create a world class facility that would serve as a hub for the strategic planning and training of senior military officers.The facility also provided, leisure and recreation for officers.A portion of the facility provided residency for officers and a lodge for the DSA Chief.It incorporated a work space, study rooms and restaurant, a gym hall and massage rooms.All listed objectives were fully surpassed at the project commissioning.The project was commissioned by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on the 23rd November 2023.
Project Constrains / Problems
Undervalued/measured BOQ
Uncaptured work items on BOQ but reflected on drawings
Unrealistic project duration presented to client at the planning phase.
Lack of clarity/definite statement on some work scope. Examples are in wall screeding, connection of the completed facility to power and water source.
Most military projects do not entertain variation after contract signing. This became obvious during the implementation.
The structural Engineer was mostly unavailable when he was needed to provide clarity on design issues or when additional details were required.
Undocumented verbal agreement during meetings leading to the award of the contract could not be substantiated during critical times. The client simply denied and the onus to prove was on us.
Uneconomical structural design.
Site was abandoned by the SBC responsible for the POP and screeding because the BOQ for the work items had discrepancies at implementation. Over four (4) weeks was lost before another SBC was engaged for the same activity.
A procurement officer must take charge of all procurement activities in fairly huge project.
Project Sucess
The project objectives were derived from the client brief.To create a world class facility that would serve as a hub for the strategic planning and training of senior military officers.The facility also provided, leisure and recreation for officers.A portion of the facility provided residency for officers and a lodge for the DSA Chief.It incorporated a work space, study rooms and restaurant, a gym hall and massage rooms.All listed objectives were fully surpassed at the project commissioning.The project was commissioned by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on the 23rd November 2023.
Project Impact
Time lines were negatively impacted. This led to project extension.
Profit margins became slimmer or sometimes non-existence.
Valuable time were lost undertaking reconciliations and unwarranted meetings.
Recommendations
Every work scope most be captured in details to avoid conflict on site.
All verbal agreement must be documented and signed off by both parties.
Future military projects must be negotiated with fine margins as military projects do not entertain variations. Contractors are also coerced into undertaking additional responsibilities which are outside project scope.
Structural designs must be economic.
Our structural design priorities should emphasis more functionality with aesthetics complimenting functionality.
Procurement officers must be involved on site of fairly huge projects. This gives the site Engineer more time for quality delivery which are his core responsibilities
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