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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has defended the government's two-week pledge to improve electricity supply, noting a rise in generation to over 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, 2026. He attributed this increase to improved gas supply and enhanced sector coordination.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has refuted a widely circulated quote about his wealth, labeling it as fabricated. He has also raised concerns about a coordinated misinformation campaign aimed at damaging his reputation and public trust.
Adebayo Adelabu has officially resigned from his role as Minister of Power, as stated in his letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu. He intends to focus on his gubernatorial aspirations in Oyo State.
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the Federal Government's N501.02 billion bond issuance is set to resolve the persistent liquidity crisis in the power sector. The initiative aims to clear debts, restore confidence, and pave the way for market sustainability and private investment.
After the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, apologized for the nationwide power outage and assured that the issue would be resolved within two weeks, many citizens expressed skepticism about his claim. Reactions from citizens indicate a mix of cautious optimism and deep-rooted frustration with the ongoing electricity crisis.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has urged the Oyo State House of Assembly to refrain from politicizing technical issues within the power sector. He clarified that transmission challenges in Ibarapaland predate the current administration and attributed them to funding shortfalls and compensation disputes concerning TCN infrastructure.
Nigeria's electricity grid has collapsed multiple times in January 2026, causing widespread power outages in major cities and exacerbating concerns about the nation's failing energy infrastructure. The recurring failures raise serious questions regarding efficiency, accountability, and the significant public investments made in recent years.
