Power Outages Ending Soon – Tinubu’s Assurance to Nigerians

Nigerians grappling with recurring power outages in recent weeks have been assured that improvements are on the horizon. The country has experienced lower electricity generation, leading to frequent disruptions, but President Bola Tinubu says a turnaround is underway.

Speaking at the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu addressed concerns over electricity supply. “I assure you, many of you lamenting the problem of electricity and power; we are paying attention to that,” he said.

The president added, “Electricity will become better, and we assure you there will be opportunities and progress in our industrialisation. Through the Grid Asset Management Company, we will inject approximately 1,500 megawatts into a new grid corridor.”

He emphasized that the impact of government programmes is tangible and measurable. “The impact of our programmes is visible, tangible, impactful, and measurable—not mere rhetoric as some opposition elements like to suggest. We are moving from survival mode to stability.”

Tinubu Links Power Improvements to National Reforms

Since assuming office in 2023, Tinubu has initiated several reforms, including the unification of the exchange rate window and the removal of fuel subsidies. While these reforms have faced criticism from opposition figures who argue they have caused hardship, the president acknowledged that “the road to reform would be tough” but assured Nigerians that the country is moving in the right direction.

“Fellow compatriots, since assuming office, our government has remained focused on delivering on our mandate to the Nigerian people despite a complex global economic and political environment. Today, I can assure you that we are on the right track. Investor confidence has greatly improved,” he said.

Tinubu also highlighted the success of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector following recent reforms. “Our oil and gas sector has once more become attractive to foreign investment following our reforms. Our Eurobond issuance was oversubscribed by 400%, and Nigeria has exited the financial ‘grey list’, marking a return to global financial credibility,” he added.