The Federal Government has promised that Nigerians will soon enjoy uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply, as efforts intensify to sustain gains in the power sector.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this assurance in Abuja during the inauguration of two blocks housing five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
“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,” he said.
Adelabu noted that current government efforts are already bearing fruit, with the country recording the highest power generation and transmission in its history.
He said this is a milestone for the institute and the sector, adding that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had demonstrated genuine commitment by “walking the talk and converting vision into action.”
According to the Minister, over 150 million Nigerians now enjoy stable electricity supply. He said that more than 40 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity consumers are reportedly enjoying over 20 hours of regular supply daily.
He listed the government’s projects that are being powered: universities, teaching hospitals, primary health centres, public institutions and communities, emphasising that reliable power supply is the backbone of education, health and aviation.
“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,” Adelabu stated.
On the new facilities, the Minister said they underscore the administration’s resolve to build a capable, skilled workforce to meet challenges in a fast-changing energy landscape.
The workshops and hostel will equip young Nigerians with modern tools and knowledge to drive innovation and create jobs.
Ahmed Nagode, Director-General of NAPTIN, disclosed that the institute plans to explore partnerships under the Next Generation Rescue Programme to train and empower young Nigerian leaders.
He described the new projects as “a foundation for a brighter future in the power sector,” and praised the European Union (EU) and the French Government, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for their funding and technical support.
NAPTIN is partnering with the European Union and the French Agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD) under the “Enhancing Vocational Training Delivery for the Nigerian Power Sector” project, which includes funding of up to US$46 million.
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