The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to 10,000 megawatts within four years if elected into office.
Speaking on his plans for the power sector, Obi said his administration would prioritize solving Nigeria’s long-standing electricity challenges, describing the current level of power generation as unacceptable for a country with a population exceeding 200 million people.
According to him, Nigeria currently generates and distributes only about 4,000 megawatts of electricity, a figure he said falls far below the country’s economic and developmental needs. He noted that millions of Nigerians still lack access to reliable power, while businesses continue to struggle with high energy costs.
“This is something we have carefully studied, and we are not going to come into government and start making excuses about why it cannot be done,” Obi stated.
The former Anambra State governor compared Nigeria’s power output with that of countries such as South Africa and Egypt, noting that both nations generate and distribute more than 40,000 megawatts despite having smaller populations than Nigeria.
He argued that Nigeria’s electricity generation remains far below its potential and stressed that expanding power supply would be central to his administration’s economic agenda.
Beyond electricity, Obi also outlined plans to address unemployment through what he described as honest and transparent economic policies. He said his government would support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through tax incentives, financial assistance, and access to affordable credit.
According to him, strengthening small businesses would help stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and improve living standards across the country.
The promise comes as political parties and candidates begin unveiling policy proposals ahead of the 2027 general elections, with power supply and job creation expected to remain key issues for voters.
