The Federal Government says Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy round-the-clock electricity supply, as efforts to stabilise and expand the power sector continue to yield results.
Gatekeepers News reports that Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of two new blocks at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN). The facilities include five training workshops and a 104-room hostel.
“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.
The minister noted that Nigeria has recently recorded its highest-ever power generation and transmission capacity, describing it as a milestone that reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to reform.
According to him, electricity remains the backbone of key sectors such as education, health, and aviation, and the government is already lighting up universities, teaching hospitals, primary health centres, and communities across the country.
Adelabu stressed the need for local manufacturing of power equipment.
“We have what it takes to start manufacturing our own meters, cables, transformers, transmission transformers and batteries. We have the brain. We have the people. We must be self-reliant and sustainable, and we are very close to achieving this,” he added.
He explained that the new NAPTIN facilities would help build a skilled workforce capable of solving challenges in the country’s evolving energy sector while also fostering innovation and job creation.
NAPTIN Director-General, Ahmed Nagode, said the institute is planning partnerships to launch the Next Generation Rescue Programme, aimed at training and empowering young leaders for the power industry. He commended the European Union (EU) and the French Government, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for funding and technical support.
Nagode described the projects as “a foundation for a brighter future in the power sector.”
