Following his recent confirmation by the Senate, the newly appointed Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has outlined a strategic roadmap aimed at ensuring consistent electricity supply across Nigeria. Tegbe replaces Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned in April to pursue his gubernatorial ambitions in Oyo State.
In a statement released on Thursday, Tegbe emphasized that his administration would focus on five critical areas to transform the nation’s power sector. First, he plans to bolster gas supply to increase power generation capacity significantly. Second, investments in grid infrastructure will be prioritized to improve reliability and minimize outages.
Third, the minister intends to enforce accountability within distribution companies to streamline operations. Fourth, he is committed to accelerating the metering of customers to better measure consumption and reduce revenue losses. Finally, restoring financial stability across the sector is seen as essential for long-term sustainability.
Tegbe’s priorities reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing the chronic power challenges that have plagued Nigeria for decades. By targeting generation, transmission, distribution, and financial health, the new minister hopes to deliver tangible improvements in electricity supply for households and businesses alike.