Emmanuel Ochayi
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, outlined the Federal Government’s bold vision for the country’s electricity future during his visit to the National Control Centre (NCC) of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Osogbo, Osun State.
Adelabu not only unveiled plans to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity by 2026 but also set a remarkable target of 60,000 megawatts by 2060.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a spirited address, Adelabu spoke passionately about Nigeria’s potential, saying, “It’s not an ambitious target for Nigeria; we can easily achieve it.” He cited the experiences of other nations that had achieved over 100,000 megawatts within 40 to 50 years, emphasizing Nigeria’s capacity to follow suit.
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Currently, Nigeria has a total installed capacity of 12,522 megawatts with an available capacity of 7,139.6 megawatts. Adelabu revealed that two additional power substations would soon be operational, thanks to the presidential power sector initiative.
He further outlined the roadmap, saying: “We have a target for transmission capacity, we have a target for distribution capacity, and we have a target for power generation capacity. By 2026, we should be able to achieve 20,000 megawatts of electricity.” The medium-term objective, according to him, is to reach 30,000 megawatts of power by 2030.
The minister’s announcement has ignited hope for a brighter energy future in Nigeria, with the promise of increased access to electricity, economic growth, and improved living standards.
