The new minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed his plan to leverage the power of technology, the expertise of tech-savvy Nigerian youths and partnerships to address power supply challenges in the country.
Adelabu disclosed this in his inaugural address entitled: ‘Powering Nigeria’s Future Together,’ on his assumption of office at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja after his swearing-in.
The minister, who is a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said he was committed to delivering services that would match the speed and values that the 21st-century economy demands.
He assured of working diligently to meet the aspirations of Nigerians on power supply by building on the foundation laid by his predecessors, stressing that his aim is to empower Nigeria through reliable and accessible power.
He pledged that every home, industry, school, and business will benefit from his team’s efforts.
His words,
“My vision for the Ministry of Power is rooted in leveraging the Nigerian Electricity Act of 2023, which has opened new avenues for power provision and encourages collaboration between the public and private sectors. We will build upon the foundation laid by our predecessors and diligently work to fulfil the aspirations of our fellow citizens. Our aim is to empower Nigeria through reliable and accessible power, ensuring that every home, industry, school, and business benefits from our efforts.
“Key to our success will be an unwavering dedication to efficiency and collaboration. We will foster robust partnerships between the private and public sectors, working collectively to enhance our nation’s economic and social well-being.
“Our focus will extend to aspects of life that truly matter households small businesses, educational institutions and massive industrial productions, and beyond. A significant goal is the universal metering of households and addressing the challenges our national power grid faces. We will equally pay critical attention to the options of renewable and alternative energies. The world is indeed going towards this direction, and Nigeria must not be left behind.
“As much as possible, we would leverage the power of technology and the bursting energies of our talented youths to achieve our desired objectives. This would be pursued by ensuring robust handshakes between the Ministry’s ICT apparatus and the emerging technological ideas of young Nigerians to accelerate the envisaged transformation. Through this, we are convinced we will deliver services that would match the speed and values that the 21st-century economy demands.
“As we march toward our objectives, I extend my gratitude to the dedicated individuals who have served and continue to serve the Ministry. To past Honourable Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and the entire civil and public service, I commend your efforts. However, there remains much to accomplish, and I implore each of you, my fellow citizens, to stand by my side as we journey toward tangible progress in Nigeria’s power sector.”
Adelabu, who noted that Nigeria’s success is a collective endeavour, added: “Let us move from political discussions to action, each of us contributing our talents and energies toward a brighter future. With sincerity and divine guidance, we shall thrive under President Tinubu’s administration.”
