The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced that over 40% of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of electricity daily, reflecting a significant improvement in the energy sector.
This progress is attributed to transformative measures implemented by the Federal Government, following the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) removal of subsidies for around two million customers in April.
According to NERC, average power generation has reached 4,150 megawatts in a nation with over 200 million people. Adelabu highlighted that this achievement is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, which focuses on revitalizing Nigeria’s economy through reliable power supply.
He noted that the country is now generating over 5,500 megawatts, with plans to increase this figure by year-end. Improving power supply remains a top priority and a key campaign promise of the Tinubu administration.
“This accomplishment is the result of numerous revolutionary actions taken by the Ministry of Power, with the full backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Adelabu said, emphasizing that the President has consistently championed stable power as the key to Nigeria’s industrial breakthrough.