Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the government expects to deliver a more reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity supply nationwide in 2026, as reforms in the power sector gather pace.
In a New Year message released on Tuesday, Adelabu said efforts would focus on strengthening grid stability, expanding transmission infrastructure and improving service delivery across the country.
He said the government would intensify collaboration with electricity distribution companies to enhance customer service and ensure metering initiatives reach underserved communities.
The minister said the Light Up Nigeria initiative would remain a priority, targeting industrial clusters and agricultural hubs to drive economic growth and job creation.
Renewable energy development will also be scaled up, with solar and hydropower projects planned for communities without access to the national grid.
Adelabu described 2025 as a year of groundwork, noting progress in reinforcing the national grid despite persistent challenges in the sector.
He said the Presidential Power Initiative, also known as the Siemens project, had helped reduce frequent grid collapses seen in previous years.
As the first phase of the initiative continues, the government expects further improvements in system reliability.
Nigeria has long struggled with unstable electricity supply, forcing many businesses and households to rely on costly self-generation.
The minister called for cooperation among government, the private sector and citizens to sustain reforms and build a resilient power sector.