Power Supply Has Improved Since Tinubu Assumed Office — Presidency

 

Nigeria’s power supply has improved in several parts of the country under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala.

Bwala stated that many Nigerians are experiencing better access to power compared with the situation in previous years, particularly in 2015 and 2023. 

He made the remarks while speaking during a television interview, where he highlighted reforms introduced by the current administration in the power sector.

According to him, recent policy decisions and legislative measures have helped to reshape the electricity industry and expand opportunities for investment and participation.

“Electricity availability is gradually improving in different regions of the country. 

"The changes being implemented are opening up the sector and creating new pathways for power generation and distribution,” he said.

Furthermore, Bwala explained that the federal government has established a regulatory and legislative framework that now allows states, local governments and private investors to become more involved in the electricity market.

He noted that the reforms are designed to decentralise the sector and encourage sub-national authorities and private players to contribute to closing the country’s long-standing power supply gap.

“The new legal environment means power generation and distribution are no longer confined to the federal level. 

"States and private operators now have clearer authority to invest and expand supply,” he said.

However, Bwala acknowledged that the electricity sector still faces challenges despite the reported progress. 

Nevertheless, he expressed confidence that ongoing reforms will continue to strengthen power supply as more stakeholders participate in the industry.

He added that the government expects the evolving electricity market to deliver broader access to reliable power in the coming years.