The appointment of Akinwole Omoboriowo II as Vice Chairman of the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) represents a strategic bridge between Nigerian entrepreneurial success and Botswana’s national energy goals. As a seasoned energy developer and an Expert-Advisor at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, Omoboriowo brings over 20 years of experience in leading multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across the continent.
His entry comes at a critical juncture for Botswana, as the nation moves to resolve long-standing power supply challenges and transition toward a more sustainable energy mix.
The Transformation Strategy: “Maduo 26”
Omoboriowo joins a leadership team tasked with executing the “Maduo 26” strategy—a results-oriented roadmap aimed at achieving full operational and financial sustainability by 2026. This initiative is designed to move BPC away from government subsidies and toward a model of commercial viability.
Key pillars of this transformation include:
- Operational Excellence: Modernizing the Morupule power stations and resolving technical defects to stabilize domestic generation.
- Digital Transformation: Implementing “Smart Grid” technologies to improve billing efficiency, reduce illegal connections, and optimize energy distribution.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Leveraging Botswana’s vast solar potential to reduce reliance on coal and meet the 2030 universal access goal.
A Continental Vision for Export
Under the mandate of the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Omoboriowo’s leadership is focused on shifting Botswana from a net importer of power to a regional energy hub. By achieving a surplus in generation, Botswana intends to become a key supplier to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), turning energy into a major export commodity.
This appointment also highlights a growing trend of intra-African professional mobility, where Nigerian expertise in the power sector—demonstrated by Omoboriowo’s work with Genesis Energy and the Port Harcourt Refinery—is being leveraged to solve complex utility challenges in other African nations. His role as Vice Chairman will specifically focus on governance, capital efficiency, and ensuring that strategic infrastructure development translates into tangible commercial performance.