The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, urging members to ensure every decision is guided by how it improves the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians. The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Board Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ayodele…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable electricity supply to Nigerians, disclosing plans for fresh investment in stabilizing the national grid against recurring collapses and voltage fluctuations. Speaking on the initiative, the Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the Ministry was moving beyond short-term fixes toward a structural overhaul of the…
The Federal Government has launched the Power Force Programme under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), a landmark effort aimed at closing Nigeria’s electricity metering gap while creating jobs for thousands of young Nigerians. The programme was officially flagged off today, 23rd July 2026 by the Honourable Minister of Power, Hon. Joseph O. Tegbe, at the…
The Honourable Minister of Power, Olasunkani Tegbe, has called for collaboration between the Ministry of Power and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to address corruption-related challenges and achieve sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply. The Honourable Minister accompanied by top management officials of the Ministry made the call during a…
The Honourable Minister of Power Chief Olasunkanmi Joseph Tegbe has announced Nigeria’s groundbreaking step toward industrial and energy transformation with the launch of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest off-grid solar project. The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the Niger State Government and Abuja Steel Mills Limited, a subsidiary of African Industries Group, is leading the…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 15, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models for the electrification of Nigeria’s healthcare facilities, describing the sector as one of the most compelling investment opportunities on the African continent. The call was made by Honourable Minister…
Abuja, June 9, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has officially assumed office, pledging to strengthen collaboration, improve governance, and enhance accountability across Nigeria’s electricity value chain in line with the Federal Government’s objectives for the sector. Speaking during his m meeting with Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Agencies…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER PRESS RELEASE Nigeria Powers Ahead: Federal Government Hands Over 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project to Quaint Energy Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria – January 31, 2026 – The Federal Ministry of Power has officially handed over the 6-Megawatt Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State to Quaint Energy Limited, signaling a new…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER PRESS RELEASE Abuja, Nigeria – January 31, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu has inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) program, a landmark initiative designed to accelerate electricity access for millions of Nigerians through renewable and distributed energy solutions. Speaking…
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…