Hold Me Responsible If Grid Collapse Doesn’t Stop – Minister Of Power

Electricity in Nigeria

The new Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has said that the era of repeated national grid collapses and erratic electricity supply will end soon. He recently vowed to end the persistent vandalism of power infrastructure, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Pledging urgent reforms to stabilise the country’s troubled power sector, Tegbe acknowledged that the challenges facing the sector, stressing that they were systemic rather than isolated.

He concluded by citing weak coordination, poor enforcement of technical standards and inadequate gas supply as major causes of instability.

His words, “Grid collapse is not accidental; it reflects deeper structural problems.

If there are no results in three months, there will be none in six. Nigerians should hold us accountable.

There are elements that do not want the system to work because they benefit from its failure. We will take them on.

Electricity pricing must reflect market realities, but affordability remains essential. We will ensure a fair balance.

Decentralised energy will be key to reaching underserved communities and ensuring inclusive access.”

WOW.