Minister of Power Promises Uninterrupted Electricity Supply Before 2027Nigeria is set to enjoy full and uninterrupted electricity supply before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure in 2027, according to the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11 KV injection substation in Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos, over the weekend, Adelabu emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving power generation, transmission, and distribution across the country.
“The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognizes that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation,” the minister stated.
Adelabu highlighted the multi-pronged approach the government has adopted to strengthen the sector, which has already yielded significant achievements, including improvements to electricity supply in communities such as Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, and Okerube.
He underscored the economic benefits of the new substation project, noting that it will reduce power shortages, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stimulate economic growth, and create jobs in Lagos State.
The minister also pointed to key accomplishments under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the decentralization and liberalization of the power sector through the Electricity Act 2023. This landmark legislation has activated twelve state electricity markets and facilitated the development of a National Integrated Electricity Policy for the first time in 24 years.
Nigeria has attracted over $2 billion in new investments to expand electricity access, with the sector’s revenue rising by 70 percent in 2024 following increased commercialisation efforts.
Adelabu reported that the country’s installed generation capacity has grown from 13 gigawatts (GW) to 14GW, reaching an all-time peak of 5,801.44 megawatts (MW) and a maximum daily energy record of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh) on March 4.
He also credited the Siemens project with stabilizing the national grid by adding over 700 MW of transmission capacity.
Further, the government has mobilised N700 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the Presidential Metering Initiative, alongside a $500 million World Bank fund, expected to add 3.45 million meters to the electricity grid.
Despite these gains, Adelabu acknowledged ongoing challenges in electricity distribution, including losses above regulatory limits, insufficient market remittances, and frequent customer complaints about service disruptions.
“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,” he said.
The minister praised Ikeja Electric for completing the substation project within 12 months, commending the company’s diligence, planning, and technical expertise.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to initiatives that enhance energy reliability and affordability for all Nigerians.
