Tinubu Will Ensure Uninterrupted Power Before His Term Concludes, Assures Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that they will experience consistent electricity supply by the conclusion of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2027.
Adelabu made this pledge on Saturday during the inauguration of the Kwaru 1X15MVA 33/11KV injection substation in the Ikotun-Egbe vicinity of Lagos State.
He emphasized that the Federal Government is employing a comprehensive strategy to resolve persistent issues in generation, transmission, and distribution.
“The current Nigerian administration, under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with its Renewed Hope Agenda, acknowledges that energy transcends being a mere commodity; it is the foundation of economic development and job creation.
“Nigerians can rest assured of the President’s commitment to ensuring citizens enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply before his tenure concludes,” the minister declared.
During the 2023 electoral campaign, Tinubu vowed to strive for uninterrupted power supply within his four-year term.
This promise was recently scrutinized by the African Democratic Congress Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who remarked that over halfway through Tinubu’s administration, there has been minimal progress in fulfilling the promises made to the electorate.
However, on Saturday, Adelabu remarked that while the promise might not be entirely realized within four years, Tinubu’s ambition remains attainable before 2027.
“To foster growth and sustainability in the sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to implement a comprehensive strategy, which has resulted in notable achievements.”
Beyond enhancing electricity supply to communities like Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, Okerube, and surrounding regions, Adelabu stressed that the project would have extensive benefits for the economy of Lagos State.
The minister highlighted significant accomplishments under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including “the decentralization and liberalization of the power sector through the Electricity Act 2023, which has activated twelve state electricity markets and led to the formulation of a National Integrated Electricity Policy after 24 years.”
He noted “the attraction of over $2 billion in new investments to broaden electricity access,” as well as “the transition towards full commercialization, which increased the sector’s revenue by 70 percent in 2024.”
Other milestones, according to Adelabu, include “an increase in Nigeria’s installed generation capacity from 13GW to 14GW, with a record peak of 5,801.44 MW and a maximum daily energy record of 128,370.75 MWh on March 4, 2025.”
He stated, “The stabilization of the national grid through the Siemens Project, adding over 700 MW of transmission capacity,” and “the successful mobilization of N700 billion from FAAC for the Presidential Metering Initiative, alongside a $500 million World Bank DISREP fund, which will add 3.45 million meters to the sector.”
Nonetheless, Adelabu acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly in distribution, where “loss levels exceed regulatory limits, market remittances are insufficient, and customer complaints about service disruptions persist.”
“Under my leadership, the Federal Ministry of Power remains fully committed to collaborating with Distribution Companies (DisCos) to address these issues and ensure energy security nationwide.”
The minister further lauded Ikeja Electric for completing the substation project within 12 months, commending their “diligence, proper planning, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise. Ikeja Electric is one of the top-performing DisCos in Nigeria.
“We recognize their efforts and encourage even greater strides in expanding access and improving service quality.
“The Federal Ministry of Power remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance energy reliability and affordability for all customers,” he said.
