Power Minister Announces Tinubu's Deadline to Deliver Stable Electricity to Nigerians
- The minister of power has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to providing uninterrupted electricity
- Adelabu highlighted key achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including increased generation capacity and sector reforms
- He pledged continued collaboration with electricity distribution companies to resolve the challenges in the power sector
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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu's commitment to delivering consistent and reliable electricity to Nigerians before the end of his administration.
Adelabu made the remarks during the commissioning of the Kwaru 1X15MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation in Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos.
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The FG's assurance comes at a time when the power sector is facing serious financial troubles and frequent national grid collapses.
It should be noted that a 2025 World Bank report has highlighted that Nigeria has the highest number of people without access to electricity, with 86.8 million individuals affected.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, the minister said the president has continued to prioritise initiatives that boost electricity generation, transmission, and distribution nationwide.
Adelabu highlights power sector gains
According to Punch, Adelabu described energy as a critical driver of economic development and employment, aligning with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He noted that the federal government has adopted a multifaceted approach to improve the sector, resulting in notable gains, such as the decentralisation of the electricity market through the 2023 Electricity Act.
This has enabled 12 state-level electricity markets and led to the formulation of a national power policy after more than two decades.
He also cited progress in investment and infrastructure: over $2 billion in new funding, a 70% increase in sector revenue in 2024, a rise in installed generation capacity from 13GW to 14GW, and record peak outputs achieved earlier in 2025.
In addition, the FG had announced plans to build a new super power grid with the support of an $18.2 billion loan approved by the National Assembly.
Adelabu pledges more collaborations with DisCos
Despite these strides, Adelabu acknowledged unresolved issues in power distribution, including high loss rates, inadequate remittances, and persistent consumer complaints.
He pledged the ministry’s continued collaboration with Distribution Companies (DisCos) to enhance service delivery and achieve nationwide energy security.
He specifically praised Ikeja Electric for completing the newly commissioned substation within a year, describing the company as one of the sector’s best-performing DisCos and urging further improvements in service access and quality.
The minister’s reassurance comes amid widespread public outcry over power shortages. It also echoes President Tinubu’s past declaration that he should not be re-elected if he fails to stabilise the nation’s electricity supply.
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FG company owes billions in electricity bills
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned that Ajaokuta Steel Company may be disconnected from the national grid due to over N5.63 billion in unpaid electricity bills.
Despite receiving power supply, the company failed to make any payments to key electricity market operators, prompting regulatory intervention.
The FG is working to revive the long-dormant steel company through talks with Chinese investors, even as it continues to accumulate energy debts.
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