Tinubu’s Power Reforms Will Light Up Nigeria Says The Minister of power Adelabu
Power Supply Improvements Just a Tip of the Iceberg
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the current improvements in power supply across the country are only the beginning, as the administration of President Bola Tinubu continues to address long-standing issues in the sector.
Speaking to journalists on Friday after attending Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Agodi Prayer Ground in Ibadan, Adelabu said the federal government is fixing the foundational structural challenges that have plagued Nigeria’s power sector for decades.
“Let me say that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Rome was not built in a day. And for you to build a solid building, there must be a very solid and reliable foundation,” Adelabu stated.
Structural Reforms Are Paying Off, Says Minister
More Power Reaching Homes, Businesses, and Industries
According to Adelabu, President Tinubu’s power sector reforms have already begun to yield results. The minister emphasized that while the visible changes are encouraging, greater improvements will emerge over the next few years.
“The little improvement that you have seen is just a tip of the iceberg. You will still witness major improvement in power supply,” he said.
He noted that power supply is gradually reaching Nigerian homes, households, small businesses, institutions, and industrial zones, and the government’s vision is to achieve full electrification across the country.
Tinubu’s Promise: Light Up Nigeria
More Milestones Expected in the Next 12 Months
Adelabu reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to electrify every part of the country. He cited the president’s recent remarks at a power plant inauguration in Port Harcourt, where the president reiterated his goal to “light up every Nigerian home.”
“President Tinubu assured that his major objective is to make sure that he electrifies every Nigerian home, household, businesses, institutions, and industries. And I can tell you that we are not relenting,” he said.
Reflecting on his own tenure so far, the minister added:
“I resumed this job in September 2023. This is just the end of May 2025, and you have already seen improvements. I promise you that within the next year, you are going to see major development — from resuscitating small and cottage businesses to powering industries and lighting up homes.”
What This Means for Nigerians
If the Tinubu administration continues to implement structural reforms and invest in infrastructure, Nigerians could experience significant relief from years of epileptic power supply. The minister’s comments hint at accelerated developments in power generation, distribution, and infrastructure over the next 12 to 24 months.
