Adebayo Adelabu has stepped down from his role as Minister of Power to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu stated that his exit will take effect from April 30, 2026, to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. He expressed appreciation…
Nigeria’s electricity challenges continue, as power supply remains unstable two weeks after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, promised noticeable improvements. Despite assurances, power generation has only slightly improved, hovering between 3,000 and 4,000 megawatts—far below the over 5,000MW recorded in 2025. This has left many homes and businesses still struggling with outages. The ongoing crisis…
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to citizens following weeks of persistent electricity outages that have disrupted daily life and economic activities. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the minister acknowledged the hardship caused by the blackout, especially amid rising temperatures that have increased electricity demand. He admitted that homes,…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called for stronger collaboration between the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to enhance local production of electricity components. Speaking during a meeting with the ECN management in Abuja, Adelabu emphasized that fostering local production would reduce reliance on imports, conserve foreign exchange, and…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that Nigeria requires $10 billion annually over the next 20 years to attain a stable and reliable electricity supply. Speaking at the commissioning of a 2.5-megawatt solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, Adelabu pointed to chronic issues such as poor maintenance,…
