Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has taken office with a focus on addressing the country’s longstanding power sector issues. Adelabu highlighted key priorities for his tenure, which include implementing the 2023 Electricity Act, achieving universal metering for consumers, and leveraging Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to solve Nigeria’s power challenges.
Speaking at an event in Abuja, Adelabu emphasized the need to build upon the foundation laid by his predecessors while leveraging new opportunities presented by the 2023 Electricity Act. He stressed collaboration between the public and private sectors as a means to enhance power provision and economic development in the country.
Adelabu acknowledged the burden of the power sector’s challenges on the Nigerian populace and expressed his commitment to working diligently to provide reliable and accessible power across the nation. He noted that his vision extends beyond political discussions and aims to deliver tangible progress in Nigeria’s power sector.
Key areas of focus for the Ministry of Power under Adelabu’s leadership include achieving universal metering of households, addressing challenges in the national power grid, exploring renewable and alternative energy options, and harnessing the potential of technology and the country’s young talents to accelerate transformation.
Adelabu expressed his gratitude to those who have served the Ministry in the past and called for collective efforts to contribute talents and energies toward achieving a brighter future for Nigeria’s power sector. He emphasized the importance of working together to move from discussions to actions that lead to substantial progress under President Tinubu’s administration.