Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the country will enjoy uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply before the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current term in office.
Speaking with optimism about the future of Nigeria’s power sector, Adelabu outlined a range of ongoing reforms aimed at achieving national energy stability. According to him, the Tinubu administration has made significant progress in boosting generation capacity, expanding transmission infrastructure, and accelerating nationwide metering projects.
"We are on track to ensure stable electricity for every Nigerian household by 2027," Adelabu declared. "The President is committed, and we are working round the clock to make this a reality."
The Minister noted that Nigeria is witnessing a steady rise in power generation and that new investments are being deployed to modernize outdated systems, address inefficiencies, and reduce losses across the value chain. He also highlighted recent partnerships with private sector operators as critical to achieving the country’s energy goals.
However, the promise has been met with skepticism by some stakeholders who point to persistent power outages, inflated tariffs, and weak enforcement of existing policies. Critics argue that despite years of promises, the sector remains plagued by poor service delivery and lack of accountability.
Still, Adelabu insists that Nigerians will begin to see visible results within the coming months, urging citizens to remain hopeful and patient.
"We know the pains, and we are not denying the challenges. But for the first time in decades, we have a coordinated roadmap and the political will to see it through," he added.
The power sector remains one of the key priorities under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and the administration has pledged to make electricity more accessible, affordable, and reliable across all regions of the country.