Nigeria ‘ll Achieve Stable Electricity To Power Growth – Tinubu

Saturday April 11, 2026
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President Bola Tinubu, Friday, April 10, 2026, pledged that his administration would deliver stable electricity capable of powering economic growth, industrialisation and national development.

He acknowledged the current challenges in the power sector but said that ongoing reforms and investments would yield results.

Tinubu spoke during the commissioning of four signature projects, including the 60 megawatt Independent Power Project ( IPP) executed by the Bayelsa State government in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area.

He described the power project as a blessing.

“There can be no industrialisation, skill development and empowerment without power; that is a vision. I assure Nigerians that we will have electricity to power our growth,” he said.

Also commissioned by him yesterday were the 27 kilometres dualised New Yenagoa City Road 1, the 630 meter Angiama-Oporoma Bridge and the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road.

At a stakeholders’ meeting, President Tinubu requested a minute’s silence in memory of soldiers who lost their lives in this week’s attack by terrorists on a military base in Borno State.

In his address, President Tinubu paid a glowing tribute to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, describing him as “the most humble and reliable democrat on the continent.”

He commended Governor Diri for what he described as purposeful and progressive leadership, noting that the projects would create jobs, expand economic opportunities and improve connectivity.

“Thank you for that commitment, and thank you for being a very progressive governor. To the people of Bayelsa, I must tell you I’m very happy and proud to be here and to feel at home,” he said.

The President said the projects underscored the importance of synergy between federal and state governments.

“Development advances further, faster when the federal government and the state government work in partnership and towards a shared purpose,” he stated.

Responding to the governor’s request for reimbursement on federal roads executed by the state, Tinubu said jocularly, “I heard you, Douye. Federal road, okay, I will take it with me when I’m going.”

On security, the President assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism and banditry, even as he paid tribute to fallen soldiers.

“We will work hard. We will continue to equip and train our men and women of the armed forces. We will defeat terrorism and banditry, regardless of their shenanigans,” he said.