The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has once again assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s determination to ensure that citizens enjoy a full and uninterrupted electricity supply before he leaves office.
Towards this end, Adelabu stated that the President had continued to implement measures aimed at improving power generation, transmission, and distribution across the country.
According to a statement by the minister’s spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, on Sunday, this assurance was reinforced on Saturday, during the unveiling of the Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation in the Ikotun-Egbe suburb of Lagos.
At the event, Adelabu was said to have reiterated Tinubu’s commitment to achieving this vision within the lifetime of his administration. This is coming amid complaints of blackouts from many Nigerians.
“The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, Mr Bola Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognises that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation,” the minister stated.
He further explained that “to ensure the growth and sustainability of the sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to implement a multi-pronged approach, which has yielded some remarkable achievements.”
Beyond improving electricity supply to communities such as Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, Okerube, and surrounding areas, Adelabu emphasised that the project would have far-reaching benefits for Lagos State’s economy.
“This initiative will reduce operational challenges caused by power shortages, provide direct support to small and medium-sized enterprises, stimulate economic growth, and create new job opportunities,” he said.
The minister highlighted key achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the decentralisation and liberalisation of the power sector through the Electricity Act 2023, which he said had activated twelve state electricity markets and led to the development of a National Integrated Electricity Policy after 24 years.
He also noted “the attraction of over $2bn in fresh investments to expand electricity access” as well as the transition towards full commercialisation, which he said, increased the sector’s revenue by 70 per cent in 2024.
Other milestones, according to Adelabu, include “an increase in Nigeria’s installed generation capacity from 13GW to 14GW, with an all-time peak of 5,801.44 MW and a maximum daily energy record of 128,370.75 MWh on March 4, 2025.”
However, Adelabu acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly in distribution, where “loss levels exceed regulatory limits, market remittances fall short, and customer complaints about service disruptions persist.”
He said, “Under my leadership, the Federal Ministry of Power remains fully committed to working with Distribution Companies (DisCos) to address these issues and ensure energy security nationwide.”
The minister commended Ikeja Electric for completing the substation project within 12 months. Ikeja Electric is one of the top-performing DisCos in Nigeria. We recognise their efforts and urge even greater strides in expanding access and improving service quality,” he said.
The assurance by Adelabu is coming amid calls by Nigerians for a stable power supply. Recall that Tinubu told Nigerians not to vote for him a second time if he failed to give them stable electricity.
