The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has called for international support to reform and strengthen the nation’s power sector.
During the commissioning of new facilities at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) in Abuja on Wednesday, he emphasised the importance of training the workforce to stabilise the sector.
Adelabu expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, who ensured that the development of the nation lies in providing key infrastructures that will provide hope for the vibrant youthful population and transform into meaningful economic prosperity for all in Nigeria.
According to the Ministry, the commissioning underscores the commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce capable of addressing the challenges of the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
It said that the facilities at NAPTIN would equip Nigerian youths with modern tools and access to cutting-edge technologies, enabling them to build the expertise required to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s power sector.
The Minister praised the support and commitment of the French Government and the European Union in supporting the power sector, saying the success being celebrated has been made possible through the valued partnership with funding support from the Agence Française de Développement and the EU.
Adelabu linked the development to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising the legacy of transforming Nigeria’s power sector.
He urged power sector stakeholders to treat NAPTIN facilities as a shared facility and their first point of call before considering training outside of Nigeria.
Adelabu commended the commitment of the Director General of NAPTIN and his team for making the project a reality. He said the event is not just the unveiling of buildings, ‘but the unveiling of hope, of opportunity, and of a brighter future for Nigeria’s power sector. The Ministry of Power and its agencies remain committed to working with the European Union and other development partners to further advance technical training, infrastructure development, and employment generation in the power sector’.
