BREAKING NEWS: TINUBU ADDRESSES POWER CRISIS, PROMISES IMPROVED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY NATIONWIDE

TINUBU ADDRESSES POWER CRISIS, PROMISES IMPROVED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY NATIONWIDE


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is actively addressing the persistent electricity challenges across the country, pledging improvements in power supply.

The President gave the assurance on Friday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja.

Acknowledging widespread concerns over irregular electricity supply, Tinubu said the government is taking deliberate steps to stabilise and strengthen the power sector.

“I am aware that many Nigerians are concerned about electricity. We are paying attention to these issues,” the President stated.

As part of ongoing efforts, Tinubu disclosed that the newly established Grid Asset Management Company will inject an additional 1,500 megawatts into a new transmission corridor to enhance power distribution capacity.

He also noted that the administration is working to improve funding within the electricity sector, a move expected to support infrastructure upgrades and boost generation and transmission efficiency.

“We are making efforts to ensure that electricity supply improves. Nigerians should be assured that the situation will get better,” he added.

The President linked stable electricity supply to broader economic growth, particularly in driving industrial development and expanding business opportunities across the country.

The assurance comes amid ongoing concerns from households and businesses over frequent power outages and national grid instability. In recent years, Nigeria has experienced multiple grid collapses, including incidents recorded in 2025 and early 2026, which disrupted electricity supply nationwide.

Tinubu also acknowledged longstanding structural challenges in the sector, including debts owed to power generation companies and gas suppliers, as well as ageing transmission infrastructure.

The Grid Asset Management Company, referenced by the President, was recently approved by the Federal Executive Council as part of reforms aimed at addressing systemic issues within the power sector.

Stakeholders say sustained investment, policy consistency, and infrastructure upgrades will be critical to achieving long-term stability in Nigeria’s electricity supply.

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