The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that they would soon have access to a 24-hour electricity supply.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of two blocks housing five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), noted that Nigeria is on the road to sustainability in the power sector.
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible, and we have certainly seen the signs,” he said.
Adelabu noted that the government’s efforts were already yielding results, with the country recording the highest power generation and transmission in its history.
He said the development is a milestone for the institute and the sector, adding that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had demonstrated genuine commitment by “walking the talk and converting vision into action.”
The minister said the government was lighting up universities, teaching hospitals, primary health centres, public institutions and communities, stressing that power supply remained the driver of other critical sectors of the economy, including education, health and aviation.
“We have what it takes to start manufacturing our own meters, cables, transformers, transmission transformers and batteries. We have the brain. We have the people. We must be self-reliant and sustainable, and we are very close to achieving this,” he said.
The minister said the new facilities underscored the government’s commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce capable of addressing challenges in a fast-changing energy landscape.
He added that the training centres and hostels would equip young Nigerians with modern tools and knowledge to drive innovation and job creation.
NAPTIN Director-General, Ahmed Nagode, disclosed that the institute planned to explore partnerships to implement the Next Generation Rescue Programme to train and empower young Nigerian leaders.
Nagode, who said the projects represented a foundation for a brighter future in the power sector, praised the European Union (EU) and the French Government, which, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), provided funding and technical support for the facilities.
