The Federal Government says Nigeria is closer than ever to achieving a stable and sustainable power sector, with uninterrupted electricity supply expected in the near future.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja while inaugurating two blocks housing five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
Adelabu described the projects as a landmark achievement for both the institute and the power sector, emphasizing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was turning promises into concrete action.
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible, and the signs are already visible,” Adelabu declared.
The minister revealed that Nigeria recently recorded its highest-ever power generation and transmission, crediting the milestone to renewed government reforms. He added that deliberate efforts were being made to light up universities, teaching hospitals, health centres, and other public institutions, noting that electricity remains the backbone of economic transformation.
“We have the capacity to manufacture our own meters, cables, transformers, and batteries. We have the brains, we have the people. Self-reliance is within reach, and we are very close to achieving it,” he said.
Adelabu explained that the newly inaugurated facilities would help groom a skilled workforce equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy sector. According to him, the workshops and hostel will provide young Nigerians with the tools and training needed to drive innovation, productivity, and job creation.
NAPTIN’s Director-General, Ahmed Nagode, said the projects lay a foundation for a brighter future, with plans to launch the Next Generation Rescue Programme aimed at training and empowering Nigeria’s future energy leaders.
He also applauded the European Union (EU) and the French Government, through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for funding and technical support.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, disclosed that the EU committed €8 million to the project and developed 95 courses for NAPTIN — 65 technical and 30 non-technical. He further revealed that since 2008, the EU has invested over €200 million in Nigeria’s power sector and is set to roll out a €100 million renewable energy package, expected to deliver 400 megawatts of clean energy to more than five million Nigerians by 2027.
Adelabu’s assurance marks a renewed sense of optimism for Nigerians who have long yearned for reliable, round-the-clock power supply.
