Adelabu: Nigerians Will Enjoy Full Power Supply Before Tinubu Exits Office

The Federal Government has pledged that Nigerians will enjoy uninterrupted electricity before the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure in 2027. This assurance was given by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, during the commissioning of a new injection substation in the Ikotun-Egbe area of Lagos State.

According to IReporter Online, the minister said the administration, under its Renewed Hope Agenda, is deploying a multifaceted strategy to address persistent issues across the power value chain—generation, transmission, and distribution. He emphasized that access to reliable energy is fundamental to economic transformation and job creation, and the government remains committed to ensuring energy stability for all Nigerians.

While acknowledging concerns over the slow pace of progress, Adelabu reiterated that the President remains determined to deliver on his campaign promise of stable power supply within his first term. Though complete fulfillment of that promise within four years may prove difficult, he stated that full power stability remains attainable before 2027.

Adelabu highlighted the recent injection substation as part of broader nationwide efforts to address power shortfalls, particularly in underserved communities including Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, and Okerube. The minister noted that improved access to power in these areas would boost small businesses, enhance productivity, and create employment opportunities.

Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, he said, the government has scored key milestones such as the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023, the creation of twelve state electricity markets, and the formulation of a long-awaited National Integrated Electricity Policy. He also mentioned the attraction of over $2 billion in new investments for electricity expansion, the transition to full commercialisation in the sector, and a reported 70% increase in revenue in 2024.

Adelabu cited recent progress in generation capacity, with the national grid reaching an all-time peak of 5,801.44 MW and a daily energy record of 128,370.75 MWh as of March 4, 2025. He also noted the stabilization of transmission infrastructure through the Siemens Project and the infusion of ₦700 billion from FAAC, alongside a $500 million facility from the World Bank aimed at distributing 3.45 million new meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative.

Despite these advancements, the minister acknowledged that challenges remain, particularly in the distribution segment where technical and commercial losses persist, revenue shortfalls hamper sustainability, and customer complaints over outages remain high. He affirmed the Ministry’s readiness to work closely with Distribution Companies (DisCos) to confront these bottlenecks.

Commending Ikeja Electric for completing the substation project within a year, Adelabu praised the company’s technical efficiency and stakeholder collaboration. He described Ikeja Electric as one of the most efficient power distributors in the country and urged other DisCos to emulate its commitment to improving energy delivery.

He concluded by reaffirming the Federal Ministry of Power’s support for initiatives that expand access, reduce outages, and make power affordable and reliable for all Nigerians.