Thursday September 11, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
The federal government says Nigeria is on the path to achieving a sustainable power sector and ensuring a reliable electricity supply for its citizens.
The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated this on Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja while inaugurating a two-storey building comprising five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
According to NAN, Mr Adelabu, who congratulated NAPTIN and the power sector, said that the country was moving in the right direction and would soon attain sustainability in the sector.
The minister noted that the President Bola Tinubu-led government was not only committed to the development of the sector but was also converting vision into action.
According to him, Nigerians are already reaping the fruits of the sector, adding that: “This administration has witnessed the highest generation of power ever in the history of this country.
“We have seen the highest transmission, stable transmission infrastructure and we have seen improvements in our distribution infrastructure.
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply; this is possible as we have seen the signs,’’ he said.
Mr Adelabu also said that the federal government was lighting up universities, teaching hospitals, primary health care centres, institutions, offices, and communities.
According to him, this administration believes that without power, no critical sector can operate optimally.
“This is why the president has chosen the power sector as a key driver of other critical sectors in the economy, education, health, aviation and all other sectors.
“This is why we must focus on making this power sector work,’’ he said.
The power minister outlined strategies for achieving sectoral sustainability, including the development of local capacity, such as human capacity to operate an effective industry with reduced reliance on foreign expertise,” he said.
