The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that Nigerians will start to enjoy uninterrupted power supply before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leaves office.
He made this known over the weekend during the commissioning of the Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation in Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos, stating that the government’s energy reforms are already delivering tangible results and will soon lead to nationwide power stability.
Adelabu assured Nigerians that a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply will become a reality before the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“Nigerians can be assured of the President’s determination to ensure that citizens enjoy full and uninterrupted electricity supply before he leaves office,” Adelabu stated.
Continuing, he said, “The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognises that energy is not merely a commodity, it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation.”
He noted that the Tinubu administration has adopted a comprehensive strategy to improve electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, adding that recent progress has been significant. “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,” Adelabu said.
Highlighting the impact of the newly commissioned substation, he explained that it would enhance power supply to several communities in Lagos, including Abaranje, Isola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, Okerube, and surrounding areas.
“This initiative will reduce operational challenges caused by power shortages, provide direct support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stimulate economic growth, and create new job opportunities,” the minister added.
Adelabu also pointed to major reforms in the power sector, especially the Electricity Act 2023, which decentralised the electricity market and encouraged state-level initiatives.
“The decentralisation and liberalisation of the power sector through the Electricity Act 2023 has activated twelve state electricity markets and led to the development of a National Integrated Electricity Policy after 24 years,” he noted.
He disclosed that the sector has attracted over $2 billion in new investments, which have increased electricity access and improved commercial viability.
“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,” he said, underlining recent gains.
Adelabu also highlighted improvements in grid stability and metering. “The stabilization of the national grid through the Siemens Project, adding over 700 MW of transmission capacity,” he said, and added that N700 billion has been mobilized from FAAC for metering, along with a $500 million World Bank fund to deploy 3.45 million new meters.
Despite these achievements, he admitted that electricity distribution remains a challenge. “Loss levels exceed regulatory limits, market remittances fall short, and customer complaints about service disruptions persist,” Adelabu acknowledged.
Adelabu assured Nigerians that the federal government is working closely with Distribution Companies (DisCos) to resolve these issues and ensure reliable electricity nationwide.
“Under my leadership, the Federal Ministry of Power remains fully committed to working with Distribution Companies to address these issues and ensure energy security nationwide,” he said
