The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has again assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to deliver steady and uninterrupted electricity supply across the country before the end of his administration.
Adelabu made this known on Saturday during the official commissioning of the new Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation in the Ikotun-Egbe area of Lagos. The project, completed by Ikeja Electric, is expected to improve power supply in several communities including Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, and Okerube.
In a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, the minister said the Tinubu-led government, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, is taking several steps to reform the electricity sector and ensure that Nigerians have better access to reliable power.
According to Adelabu, “The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, Mr. Bola Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognises that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation.”
He said the Federal Government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to reform the power sector, and that this approach has already led to several notable achievements. One of these is the commissioning of new substations like the one in Lagos, which are expected to reduce frequent power cuts and improve supply to homes and businesses.
Adelabu stated that the new substation would help reduce operational difficulties caused by frequent power shortages, support small and medium-sized businesses, boost economic activity, and create jobs in Lagos State.
He listed several achievements under the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. These include the passage of the Electricity Act 2023, which decentralised and liberalised the Nigerian power sector. The Act has enabled twelve states to create their own electricity markets and has led to the drafting of a new National Integrated Electricity Policy, the first in over two decades.
The minister also revealed that Nigeria has attracted over $2 billion in new investments aimed at expanding electricity access. He said this has helped improve the sector’s financial health, with revenue increasing by 70% in 2024 due to steps taken towards full commercialisation of electricity services.
In terms of electricity generation, Adelabu noted that Nigeria’s installed capacity has increased from 13,000 megawatts to 14,000 megawatts. He added that the country reached a new peak generation record of 5,801.44 megawatts and achieved a maximum daily energy supply of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours on March 4, 2025.
However, the minister admitted that challenges remain, especially in the area of distribution. He said issues such as high technical and commercial losses, poor market remittance, and frequent customer complaints still affect the performance of many electricity distribution companies (DisCos).
“Under my leadership, the Federal Ministry of Power remains fully committed to working with DisCos to address these problems and ensure energy security nationwide,” Adelabu said.
He praised Ikeja Electric for completing the new injection substation project within 12 months, noting that the company is one of the top-performing DisCos in the country. “We recognise their efforts and urge them to continue expanding access and improving the quality of their services,” he added.
Adelabu’s statement comes at a time when many Nigerians are frustrated by continued power blackouts. Citizens have continued to demand for a reliable electricity supply to reduce dependence on expensive diesel and petrol generators.
It will be recalled that President Tinubu once publicly told Nigerians not to re-elect him if he failed to provide stable power supply during his time in office. With this promise still in the minds of many, expectations are high as the government races against time to deliver electricity reforms that will have a real impact on everyday life.
