Minister of power Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign “in the coming days”.
Tunji Bolaji, spokesman for the minister, disclosed that Mr Adelabu had secured President Bola Tinubu’s consent for his governorship aspiration.
Mr Bolaji, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the timing of the minister’s anticipated resignation reflected his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office.
According to him, Mr Adelabu met with Mr Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.
”President Tinubu commended the minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a strong policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector.
”The president also granted his consent and blessing for the minister to pursue his governorship ambition. In view of this development, Adelabu is expected to resign his position as minister of power in the coming days,” said the statement.
Mr Bolaji also said that during the meeting, the minister outlined key milestones recorded under his leadership. He said these include efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery across the power sector value chain.
He mentioned that a central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan.
”The Medium-Long Term Integrated Resource Plan for the Power Sector to guide Succession and Sustainability was also presented. The NIEP is a comprehensive policy framework designed to guide the sustainable development of Nigeria’s electricity sector.
”It provides a long-term roadmap for achieving energy security, expanding electricity access, integrating renewable energy, and building a more resilient and efficient power sector.
”The Strategic Implementation Plan serves as the operational blueprint for the NIEP, detailing specific actions, timelines, and institutional responsibilities required to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes,” he explained.
Mr Bolaji further explained that the SIP prioritised critical interventions across generation, transmission, and distribution, while also addressing regulatory reforms, investment mobilisation, human capacity and local content development within the sector.
”Notably, this includes efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints to power plants, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers,” he added.
He said the minister also expressed profound appreciation to the president for his steadfast support and reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s power sector and overall national development.