Nigeria’s Power Minister Promises Continued Improvements in Electricity Supply
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Tegbe, has assured Nigerians that efforts to improve electricity supply nationwide are beginning to yield positive results and that further gains will be achieved in the coming months.
Speaking during an interview on TV Platinum, the minister said recent collaboration between key agencies in the power sector has contributed to greater stability in electricity distribution over the past four weeks.
According to him, the Ministry of Power has strengthened coordination with agencies such as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to address longstanding challenges affecting the nation’s electricity network.
Tegbe assumed office following the resignation of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu earlier this year. He inherited a sector that continues to struggle with low electricity generation, transmission constraints, aging infrastructure, and recurring outages in several parts of the country.
Earlier, on Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Office in the State House, Abuja, shortly after Mr Tinubu received Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, on a courtesy visit.
The oath of office was administered in the presence of Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other senior government officials.
Despite Nigeria’s installed power generation capacity being significantly higher, actual output has remained between 3,000 and 4,500 megawatts for much of the year, a figure widely considered insufficient to meet the country’s growing energy demands.
The minister acknowledged that major challenges remain, but maintained that recent improvements demonstrate that ongoing reforms are beginning to make a difference.
Supporters of the government’s efforts point to increased grid stability and the absence of any nationwide grid collapse during May as signs of progress. They argue that better coordination among agencies is helping to strengthen the electricity supply chain and reduce disruptions.
However, many Nigerians remain cautious about claims of improvement. Some consumers continue to report prolonged outages lasting several days, particularly in underserved communities, and are calling for measurable evidence of progress.
Energy analysts and stakeholders have also urged the government to provide more transparent data on electricity generation, transmission performance, and outage reduction. They argue that consistent improvements should be reflected not only in official reports but also in the daily experiences of households and businesses across the country.
As the government continues its reform efforts, many Nigerians say they will judge success by one simple measure: more reliable electricity and fewer power interruptions.
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