Nigeria: Expect Reliable Power Supply In 2026 – Minister Assures

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians of a reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity supply across the country in 2026.

“Looking ahead, our focus remains unshakable: to deliver reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity to power our homes, industries and dreams,” Mr. Adelabu said in a New Year message to Nigerians and the people of Oyo State, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji.

The minister said the path forward would be driven by continuity and renewed vigour, with efforts focused on enhancing grid stability and expanding transmission infrastructure.

Mr. Adelabu said collaboration with electricity distribution companies would be intensified to improve service delivery and ensure that metering initiatives reach every community.

“Our Light Up Nigeria initiative remains a priority, focusing on industrial clusters and agricultural hubs to stimulate economic growth and job creation,” he said.

The minister added that renewable energy development would also be prioritised, with solar and hydropower projects deployed to serve underserved communities.

He described 2025 as a year of focused groundwork and deliberate progress in the power sector, despite prevailing challenges.

According to him, notable progress was made in strengthening the national grid and improving overall system stability during the year.

Mr. Adelabu said the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), also known as the Siemens deal, had helped curb the frequent grid collapses experienced in previous years.

“As Phase One of the PPI continues, we assure Nigerians of a strengthened grid that will make disturbances a thing of the past,” he said.

The minister thanked Nigerians for their resilience, noting that their support remains critical to building a robust energy future.

“The journey ahead requires a united front,” Mr. Adelabu said, calling on governments, communities, the private sector and citizens to partner in ongoing reforms.

Nigeria has struggled to provide reliable electricity to homes and industries, forcing many businesses to abandon the national grid and resort to self-generation.