Why some Nigerians don’t want the electricity sector to work – FG

May 3, 2024 Vaseline stjohnson 0

The Minister of Energy, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday, stated that some people do not want the electricity sector to function because of their selfish gains.

He regretted that despite the number of ministers who have changed the sector, the electricity sector has continued to face challenges.

He spoke in Lagos during the commissioning of the 63 MVA, 132/33 kV mobile station in Ajah, Lagos State.

He said: “We have had over 40 ministers in the past and we are still here, we know there will be resistance and distractions but Nigerians will start to see our overwhelming impact the moment we complete the TCN projects.”

Daily Trust reports that this comes amid the recent increase in tariffs that is generating anger and suspicion among Nigerians.

Currently, Nigerians classified in Band A pay up to N225 per kilowatt, even as some of them have complained of not receiving adequate supply.

The minister, however, warned Nigerians to endure temporary pain to enjoy permanent pain, saying the government is very concerned about the well-being of its citizenry.

“Nigerians should not be fooled and that is why I do not call this new tariff a reflection of costs but a reflection of service,” he added.

He reiterated that all nightclubs must provide electricity for 20 to 24 hours before charging N225/kwh, saying “if not, they will be heavily fined.”

The Minister stated that the Ajah mobile substation represents a strategic deployment aimed at improving transmission capacity constraints by over 1,300 MW across the country.

According to the Minister, the Ajah mobile substation was aimed at improving transmission capacity, energy access and overall progress towards the upgrade targets from 4000MW to 6000MW.

He said: “Its strategic location at key sites such as Okene, Amukpe, Potiskum, Apo, Ajah, Birnin Kebbi and others underlines our dedication to improving transmission efficiency and reliability across the country.

“The versatility of this mobile substation cannot be underestimated. From addressing major load centers to serving as a stopgap measure during maintenance and emergencies, its flexibility ensures rapid responses to fluctuating power demands, thereby contributing to uninterrupted service delivery.”