Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said on Sunday that over 40% of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of power supply nationwide.
Adelabu said in a statement attributed the milestone to revolutionary measures taken by the Ministry of Power, with the support of President Bola Tinubu.
He ascribed the accomplishments in the power sector to the daring and transformative measures implemented by his government. President Tinubu consistently promoted the importance of a reliable and uninterrupted power provision as a way to facilitate progress in industrial development.
Adelabu said the ministry’s generation of over 5,500 megawatts of power was a notable achievement in the past year, and there are plans to improve by the end of 2024.
“Most developed nations achieved reliable, functional, and affordable electricity as a fundamental step.
“This is crucial for industries, businesses, institutions, and households. That’s why we must prioritise this for Nigeria to drive economic growth and industrial development.
“President Bola Tinubu emphasised this in his New Year’s speech on January 1, stressing the need for stable electricity to power critical sectors.
“This is the only way to achieve requisite economic growth and industrial development, as none of these sectors can function without it.”
Adelabu stated the government’s plan to ensure a consistent electricity supply for households, businesses, and institutions, including schools, hospitals, and industries.
According to him, this project aims to enable these entities to fuel their infrastructure, improve their capabilities, and generate more employment opportunities.
He mentioned that the ministry collaborates with agencies, 27 power generation firms, and 11 Electricity Distribution Companies to accomplish its objectives.
He also stated that, with President Tinubu’s backing, the ministry was dedicated to delivering a reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply to the people of Nigeria.