- Training Electrical Engineers: The Ministry of Power aims to train at least 1,200 electrical engineers within the next decade.
- Local Content Development: A strict “Nigeria First” procurement policy will prioritize local contractors, with an executive order being drafted to support this initiative.
- Quarterly Performance Scrutiny: The Ministry’s performance will face quarterly scrutiny by the presidential monitoring unit.
- No Excuses: Minister Adebayo Adelabu warned that excuses for poor performance are no longer acceptable.
- Stable Power Delivery: The government is committed to delivering stable power to households and businesses, calling it “non-negotiable” for economic survival.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that excuses for poor performance in the power sector are no longer acceptable. This warning follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval of a new roadmap for the sector. Adelabu emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to delivering stable power to households and businesses, calling the sector’s revival “non-negotiable” for economic survival.
The Ministry of Power aims to train at least 1,200 electrical engineers within the next decade to address the manpower shortage in the electricity sector. A strict “Nigeria First” procurement policy will prioritize local contractors, and an executive order is being drafted to compel ministries and agencies to award contracts to local firms and invest in home-grown expertise.
The Ministry’s performance will face quarterly scrutiny by the presidential monitoring unit to ensure faster progress in delivering stable power. Adelabu stressed the need for local capacity building and development, stating, “We cannot keep outsourcing our future.” He urged staff to be practical and honest to achieve positive results and emphasized showcasing achievements to the public to build trust and demonstrate progress.
The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry is struggling to meet public expectations, and the government is calling for an increase in electricity tariffs. Despite recent gains in grid stability since January 2025, Adelabu demanded faster progress, acknowledging the public’s skepticism after years of unfulfilled promises.
