Trust Tinubu’s Power Sector Reforms, Adelabu Urges Nigerians
By Momodu Favour
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient and maintain confidence in the power sector reforms being implemented by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Adelabu made the appeal while addressing concerns over persistent electricity challenges across the country, noting that the government is committed to improving power generation, transmission and distribution.
According to the minister, the reforms being pursued by the administration are part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the nation’s electricity infrastructure and ensuring a more stable and reliable power supply for households and businesses.
He said the government is currently working with key stakeholders in the energy sector to address longstanding structural problems that have hindered the performance of Nigeria’s electricity industry.
Adelabu stressed that the transformation of the power sector cannot happen overnight, urging citizens to support the government’s initiatives while ongoing projects and policy adjustments begin to yield results.
The minister explained that several interventions are already underway to boost electricity generation capacity and improve transmission networks across the country.
He added that the government is also encouraging private sector participation to attract more investment into the sector.
Despite repeated reforms over the years, Nigeria’s power sector has continued to struggle with inadequate generation, aging infrastructure and distribution challenges, leaving millions of citizens and businesses dependent on alternative power sources.
However, Adelabu expressed optimism that the policies introduced under the Tinubu administration would gradually stabilise the sector and expand electricity access across the country.
He reiterated that with sustained investment, improved regulation and cooperation from stakeholders, Nigeria’s electricity supply situation would significantly improve in the coming years.
