The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that Nigeria is on the path to achieving uninterrupted electricity supply, declaring that the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms in the sector are beginning to yield tangible results.
Adelabu gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating two new blocks comprising five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
According to him, the projects reflect President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s determination to “walk the talk” by translating policy into visible action.
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible and we have certainly seen the signs,” Adelabu said.
He disclosed that Nigeria recently recorded its highest power generation and transmission in history, a development he described as a milestone in the quest for energy stability.
The minister added that the government was already powering universities, teaching hospitals, primary health centres, and other public institutions across the country, stressing that electricity remained the foundation for progress in sectors such as education, health, and aviation.
“We have what it takes to manufacture our own meters, cables, transformers, and batteries. We have the brain and the people. We must be self-reliant and sustainable, and we are very close to achieving this,” Adelabu said.
He noted that the new NAPTIN facilities would produce a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving energy sector.
The Director-General of NAPTIN, Ahmed Nagode, said the projects laid a foundation for a brighter future in the power industry, revealing that the institute plans to implement the Next Generation Rescue Programme to train and empower young leaders.
Nagode praised the European Union (EU) and the French Government, through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for their technical and financial support.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, announced that the bloc had committed €8 million to the NAPTIN project and had supported the development of 95 training courses.
He also disclosed that the EU had invested over €200 million in Nigeria’s power sector since 2008.
He further revealed that the EU recently approved a €100 million renewable energy package for Nigeria, aimed at adding 400 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2027, which is expected to benefit more than five million Nigerians.
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