Nigerians have once again been assured of President Bola Tinubu’s determination of full and uninterrupted electricity supply before he leaves office.
Towards this end, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said that the President has continued to implement measures aimed at improving power generation, transmission, and distribution across the country.
During the commissioning of the Kwaru 1X15 MVA 33/11KV Injection Substation in the Ikotun-Egbe suburb of Lagos State on Saturday, the minister reiterated President Tinubu’s commitment to achieving that ision within the lifetime of his administration.
He said: ‘The present administration in Nigeria, led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the Renewed Hope Agenda, recognises that energy is not merely a commodity; it is the backbone of economic growth and job creation’, the Minister stated. He further explained that ‘to ensure the growth and sustainability of the sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to implement a multi-pronged approach, which has yielded some remarkable achievements’.
Beyond improving electricity supply to communities such as Abaranje, Isijola, Igando Road, Omoboriowo, Okerube, and surrounding areas, Adelabu emphasised that the project would have far-reaching benefits for Lagos State’s economy. ‘This initiative will reduce operational challenges caused by power shortages, provide direct support to small and medium-sized enterprises, stimulate economic growth, and create new job opportunities’, he said.
The minister highlighted key achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including ‘the decentralisation and liberalization of the power sector through the Electricity Act 2023, which has activated twelve state electricity markets and led to the development of a National Integrated Electricity Policy after 24 years’.
He also noted: ‘The attraction of over $2 billion in fresh investments to expand electricity access’, as well as ‘the transition towards full commercialisation, which increased the sector’s revenue by 70 percent in 2024’.
Other milestones, according to Adelabu, included ‘an increase in Nigeria’s installed generation capacity from 13GW to 14GW, with an all-time peak of 5,801.44 MW and a maximum daily energy record of 128,370.75 MWh on 4 March 2025’.
He also mentioned the ‘stabilisation of the national grid through the Siemens Project, adding over 700 MW of transmission capacity’, and ‘the successful mobilisation of N700 billion from FAAC (Federation Account Allocation Committee) for the Presidential Metering Initiative, alongside a $500 million World Bank DISREP (Distribution Sector Recovery Programme) fund, which will add 3.45 million meters to the sector’.
Adelabu acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly in distribution, where ‘loss levels exceed regulatory limits, market remittances fall short, and customer complaints about service disruptions persist. 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 assured.
The Minister commended Ikeja Electric for completing the substation project within 12 months, praising 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 urge even greater strides in expanding access and improving service quality’, he said.
‘The Federal Ministry of Power remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance energy reliability and affordability for all customers’, he added.
