Oil & Energy
Power Reforms Working – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has highlighted progress in Nigeria’s power sector particularly with the attainment of the highest electricity generation level recorded to date.
He said the progress was a result of the deliberate and continued commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration to the sector.
Adelabu made the remark while speaking at the 2026 first quarter Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting, in Lagos, at the weekend.
The Minister praised the ongoing reforms, particularly the President’s approval to settle longstanding debts owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos).
“We must commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking the bull by the horns and agreeing to clear the legacy debts. He deserves credit for that.
“We have also recorded the highest generation levels and improvements across other key indices in the last three years. Our reforms are yielding results, even though they take time to fully materialise.”
“I am optimistic about a near-term improvement in electricity supply, noting that previously disrupted gas pipelines have been repaired, with gas supply now being ramped up to boost thermal power generation.
“I believe we are on a positive trajectory. The current challenges will soon ease, and within the next two weeks, we expect a significant improvement as gas supply to power plants increases following the repairs,” he added.
Adelabu also urged stakeholders across the power sector value chain to strengthen collaboration and take collective responsibility for the sector’s performance.
“We must take ownership of the power sector. This is our country, and we must not be discouraged as someone has to do the job,” he said.
Earlier, the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Musiliu Oseni, commended the minister for his consistent engagement with industry stakeholders and active participation in NESI meetings.
Oseni, who chaired the meeting, emphasised a strategic shift toward proactive public engagement alongside other key sector issues.
Also speaking , the commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, NERC, Dafe Akpeneye, appreciated the Minister’s leadership role in guiding the sector toward improved performance.