Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday to present a report on the power sector's performance over the past two and a half years. The meeting preceded his formal resignation, submitted on Wednesday, 22 April, with effect from 30 April. Adelabu cited his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election as the reason for stepping down. President Tinubu consented to his ambition during the meeting, according to a statement signed by the minister's Special Adviser, Tunji Bello. The report highlighted reforms focused on improving electricity generation, strengthening transmission infrastructure and enhancing efficiency across the sector. Central to the briefing was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP), and a medium- to long-term integrated resource plan. The NIEP aims to guide sustainable development in Nigeria's electricity sector, targeting energy security, expanded access and renewable integration. The SIP outlines specific actions, timelines and institutional responsibilities for implementing the policy. The statement noted Adelabu's efforts to stabilise power generation amid challenges such as gas supply constraints, pipeline repairs and unpaid obligations to gas suppliers. President Tinubu commended the minister's work, particularly the policy frameworks introduced. Adelabu's resignation aligns with Tinubu's 31 March directive for political appointees seeking elective office to step down.
Adebayo Adelabu touts power sector reforms while exiting to pursue a governorship, yet the same sector still grapples with gas supply issues and pipeline repairs he cited in his resignation. His report celebrates policy frameworks, but Oyo residents and Nigerians relying on unstable power supply may question how much real progress has been made in two and a half years. The presentation of long-term plans offers little immediate relief to those enduring daily outages.
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