The Digest:
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from President Tinubu's government without achieving his self-imposed 6,000MW electricity supply target, ahead of the March 31 deadline for appointees seeking elective offices in 2027. A ministry source confirmed Adelabu, who has declared interest in Oyo State governorship, will bow out as the power sector remains in deep crisis. Current electricity supply stands at 3,331MW, with generation companies shutting down gas plants over N6.8 trillion legacy debt. Nigerians continue to face blackouts and erratic supply amid gas shortages.
Key Points:
- Adelabu leaves office having missed his 2025 target, with supply stuck below 3,400MW.
- The power sector crisis deepens with GenCos shutting down over unpaid debts exceeding N6.8 trillion.
- Successor faces enormous challenges in stabilizing a sector plagued by gas shortages and financial insolvency.
- Nigerians continue to endure blackouts despite ministerial promises of improved supply.
- Adelabu's exit shifts focus to the Oyo 2027 governorship race, leaving power sector questions unanswered.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Ministry of Power, GenCos
