The Federal Government has reaffirmed its drive for a sustainable power sector, with Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, declaring that Nigeria is “on the road to sustainability.”
Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of new training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Adelabu said President Tinubu’s administration had shown “genuine commitment by walking the talk and converting vision into action.”
He noted that Nigeria recently recorded its highest-ever power generation and transmission, adding: “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.”
The minister stressed that the government was already lighting up universities, hospitals, and communities, while working towards local production of meters, cables, and transformers. “We must be self-reliant and sustainable, and we are very close to achieving this,” he said.
NAPTIN DG, Ahmed Nagode, described the projects as a foundation for the sector’s future, noting plans to launch the Next Generation Rescue Programme to train young leaders.
EU Ambassador, Gautier Mignot, said the EU contributed €8m to the projects, has invested over €200m in Nigeria’s power sector since 2008, and recently launched a €100m renewable energy package expected to add 400MW by 2027 for over five million Nigerians.
