The Federal Government has promised Nigerians that the era of unstable electricity will soon be a thing of the past. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms in the power sector are already showing results and will deliver 24/7 uninterrupted supply before 2027.
Speaking in Abuja on Friday, September 12, Adelabu gave the assurance while inaugurating two blocks housing five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
He noted that the sector recently achieved its highest power generation and transmission output in Nigeria’s history.
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible and we have certainly seen the signs,” the minister declared.
Government pushes for self-reliance
Adelabu explained that the government is already powering universities, hospitals, public institutions and rural communities. According to him, Nigeria has the potential to start producing its own meters, transformers, cables, and batteries, thereby reducing dependence on imports.
He maintained that electricity is the engine that drives education, health, aviation and other key sectors of the economy.
EU, NAPTIN back power reforms
Ahmed Nagode, director-general of NAPTIN, described the new facilities as a solid foundation for building local expertise in the industry. On his part, EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot revealed that the European Union has approved a €100 million renewable energy package for Nigeria.
The initiative is expected to add 400 megawatts of clean energy to the national grid and provide power to more than five million Nigerians by 2027.
Meanwhile, several private firms and institutions have also secured licences to generate electricity independently, a sign of the ongoing transformation in Nigeria’s energy sector.