In a landmark event that signals a renewed focus on capacity building in Nigeria’s power sector, the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo A. Adelabu OFR, FCA, FCIB, has commissioned a block of five modern training workshops and a 104-room hostel complex at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) Headquarters in Abuja. The…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in addressing the longstanding debt crisis affecting Nigeria’s power generation companies. Speaking at a high-level meeting between the President and the Association of Power Generation Companies at the Presidential Villa, Adelabu lauded the administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity…
Towards ensuring sufficient power for the nation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable energy future for Nigeria as the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) concluded its meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Friday, 30th May, 2025. The week-long meeting, themed “Consolidating Reforms for a Sustainable Energy Future in Nigeria”,…
The Federal Government has formally ratified and adopted a road map for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) by approving the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP). The policy which had been ready since December 2024 and submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ratified on Monday at the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has emphasized the critical importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and Africa to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development and foster economic growth. Speaking while delivering a key note address at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25), held in Washington DC, USA, from March 6-7, 2025. The…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has expressed grave concern while condemning the Wednesday attack by personnel of the Nigeria Airforce on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) which left several injured, facilities and equipment vandalised. A statement by the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the Minister, Hon Bolaji Tunji…
Abuja, Nigeria – A new dawn is breaking in the Nigerian power sector as the Federal government through the Ministry of Power announces a series of historic achievements in Nigeria’s power sector, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s quest for sustainable and reliable electricity supply. Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of…
Power Minister has Charged Civil servants to align themselves with the new philosophy of the civil service rules, which have been fashioned to produce the best out the Nigerian official workforce. The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu made the call on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the formal inaugural ceremony of the ministry’s Performance…
Seeks special attention for Ogun State Industrial Clusters Ogun State Executive Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday evening visited the Power House office of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. During the visit, the Governor applauded the Minister for the overwhelmingly noticeable improvements in power supply across the country and the ongoing turnaround being witnessed…
Ministers emphasize power sector as economic driver, seeks more collaboration Ministers push for collective action to harness power sector’s economic potential Ministers highlight power sector’s potential to boost economic prosperity Ministers seek unified effort to drive economic growth through Power sector Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Water resources and Sanitation, Engineer…