Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has described 2025 as a year of focused groundwork and deliberate strides within the power sector and assured that focus in 2026 would be to further deliver reliable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to power homes, industries and dreams.
The Minister’s assurance was contained in his new year message to Nigerians and the people of Oyo State where he acknowledged that despite the challenges witnessed in the nation’s power sector in the outgone year, a lot of progress was still achieved in ensuring stability in the national grid. “A lot was done to strengthen the national grid through the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) known as the Siemens deal. This is why we have curbed the incessant grid collapse of previous years. As the Phase 1 of the PPI continues, we assure of a strengthened grid that will make grid disturbance a thing of the past.”
The Minister in the new year message further extended warm greetings to the people of Oyo State adding that the new year would be full of measurable progress in the power sector.
“As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I extend my heartfelt greetings and warmest wishes to every Nigerian, and with particular affection to my dear kinsmen and women at home in Oyo State. May the coming year be a harbinger of light, progress, and collective prosperity.
“The outgoing year has been one of focused groundwork and deliberate strides within the power sector. We have confronted complex challenges head-on, from grid resilience to distribution efficiencies, and I remain profoundly grateful for the resilience and understanding you have shown. Your steadfastness is the bedrock upon which we are building a more robust energy future.
“To the people of Oyo State, your unwavering support and the pride I carry in representing our shared heritage continue to fuel my dedication at the national level. Your aspirations are central to our mission.
“Looking ahead, our focus remains unshakable: to deliver reliable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to power our homes, industries, and dreams. The path forward is built on continuity and renewed vigour.
“We will deepen our efforts on enhancing grid stability and expanding our transmission infrastructure to minimise disruptions. Our collaboration with distribution companies will be intensified to ensure improvements in service delivery and while our metering initiative reach every community.
“Our, ‘Light Up Nigeria initiative’, remains a priority, with continued focus on industrial clusters and agricultural hubs to stimulate economic growth and job creation. We are equally committed to unlocking the potential of renewable energy, creating avenues for solar and hydropower to bring light to underserved areas.
According to the Minister, the journey ahead “requires a united front”. He called upon state governments, local communities, the private sector, and all citizens to be active partners. “Protecting power infrastructure and embracing energy-efficient practices are vital contributions every Nigerian can make. Let us step into the new year with a shared commitment and a collective spirit of optimism. The work continues, and our resolve is stronger than ever the minister declared.
