Power Minister Tegbe Unveils Five Priorities to Achieve Stable Electricity Supply
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Olusunkanmi Tegbe, has outlined five key priorities aimed at stabilising electricity supply and repositioning the nation’s power sector for sustainable growth.
According to the minister, the priorities are designed to address longstanding challenges affecting electricity generation, transmission, distribution, metering, and the financial sustainability of the sector.
The minister identified the first priority as enhancing gas supply to boost power generation capacity across the country, noting that improved access to gas remains critical to increasing electricity output.
He also stressed the need to improve grid infrastructure to enhance reliability and reduce frequent outages that continue to affect households and businesses nationwide.
As part of reforms in the distribution segment, Tegbe said the government would implement stronger accountability measures in distribution companies to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
The minister further disclosed plans to expedite the rollout of electricity meters to customers in a bid to reduce estimated billing and improve transparency in electricity consumption and payments.
He added that restoring financial viability across the power sector remains a major priority, describing it as essential to attracting investment and ensuring long-term stability in the industry.
Tegbe reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the power sector through strategic reforms capable of delivering more reliable electricity supply to Nigerians.