The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria’s power sector generated 5,105 megawatts of electricity on July 27, 2024, describing it as a three-year high.

Adelabu announced this at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Power Sector Working Group in Abuja on Wednesday.

While highlighting the recent achievements and future goals for the power sector, the minister said, “Just a few days ago, on July 27, we successfully generated and transmitted 5,105MW of power, the highest in the last three years. This is an improvement from the previous capacity of around 4,000MW or below.

“Our target is to achieve a landmark generation and transmission of 6,000MW by December.”

To harness the economic potential of Nigeria’s power sector, the government ministers at the meeting called for increased collaboration across various ministries and sectors.

They emphasised the sector’s crucial role in driving economic growth and industrialisation, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s vision.

Adelabu underscored the necessity of inter-ministerial collaboration to achieve these objectives.

“Power is not something that should be left alone to the Ministry of Power and its agencies. There are many supportive ministries without which we cannot achieve our mandate,” said Adelabu.

He said the power ministry is working closely with the Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Sanitation, Budget and Planning, and Petroleum Resources, particularly the Minister of State (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo.

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, echoed the sentiment, stating, “The Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Power are like brothers and sisters. We will do everything possible to work together to achieve the renewable energy agenda of the President in making life better for Nigerians.”

Addressing the need for sustainable energy solutions, Adelabu highlighted the role of renewable energy sources.

“We are focusing on generating power in a sustainable and environment-friendly manner. This is why we talk about renewables, through solar, wind, and small dams,” he said.

The Minister of Environment, represented by Minister of State, Iziaq Salako, emphasised the environmental impact of power generation and the importance of managing waste generated in the process.

“As we go ahead to develop our power sector, we are also developing a process to manage the waste that will come out,” he said.

Adelabu outlined the terms of reference for the working group, which include activating seamless power sector liquidity and financing, providing guidance in the governance structure of electricity distribution companies, and focusing on the energy transition programme to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.

The collaborative efforts are set to not only boost power generation and distribution but also ensure that the benefits are felt by households, businesses, and industries across the country, the minister explained

Source: https://punchng.com/power-generation-hits-three-year-high-of-5105mw/

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A country of 180 million, struggling to hit 6,000 megawatts.

Useless leaders!

Egypt that had some constraint with power generation in June was generating 35,000 mw.

The only thing adelabu should be hitting is his sack letter

Is this supposed to be an achievement abi ogun wan kill Tinubu n this foolish Penkelemes

I talk am say the way we dey get light for Anambra here( like 16hours daily) E be like say something dey sup

Its even funny cause it hasnt really rained in Ukpo here since 7weeks sef

If its this good in Anambra, then Lagos people would prolly enjoy too much power supply like say na Standy-by Gen dey on ground

For remote workers ehn, this is one of the best things one can enjoy from the Govt

Cool. I laugh when people mention the small increase in electricity supply is due to rainy season. Thats a lie coz most of Nigeria plant is thermal.

So how does thermal and rain relate?

5000 MW for 250Million people, not even war ravaged countries are this

Shame on Nigeria.

Shame on both PDP and APC.

Since the Obasanjo 2nd term through Yar'Adua/Jonathan regime and then Buhari's 8years APC rule, we are still talking about power generation capacity that has refused to shoot far beyond 4000MegaWatts.

If Tinubu concludes his 8yr regime and we cannot boast of power generation beyond 10,000MW that is still very poor, then I would know that it is a deliberate plan by the ruling class not to grow our electric power capacity.

kettykin:
5000 MW for 250Million people, not even war ravaged countries are this

It is a very shameful matter.

Like we are just refusing to solve this electric power issue, just like our national refineries.

MasterJayJay:
A country of 180 million, struggling to hit 6,000 megawatts.

Useless leaders!

Egypt that had some constraint with power generation in June was generating 35,000 mw.

That’s a thing of shame truly. But our leaders since 1960 failed to do what is right.

So if Tinubu minister is celebrating increase in supply within 1 year, you don’t need to dampen his morale.

Yes, they can do more and Nigerians still need access to stable power. I hope things change at least for the better in the coming years.

LegendHero:


That’s a thing of shame truly. But our leaders since 1960 failed to do what is right.

So if Tinubu minister is celebrating increase in supply within 1 year, you don’t need to dampen his morale.

Yes, they can do more and Nigerians still need access to stable power. I hope things change at least for the better in the coming years.

If President Tinubu cannot add 1000MW for every year in office, then it would be a very big failure on his part.

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If President Tinubu cannot add 1000MW for every year in office, then it would be a very big failure on his part.

Yes it’ll be a big failure. Aside generation too, they need to improve distribution part of it.

And this is what your senseless government is celebrating? How many household consume this same out daily?

Nigerians will beg Tinubu to recontest in 2027

Salewa97:
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria’s power sector generated 5,105 megawatts of electricity on July 27, 2024, describing it as a three-year high.

Adelabu announced this at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Power Sector Working Group in Abuja on Wednesday.

While highlighting the recent achievements and future goals for the power sector, the minister said, “Just a few days ago, on July 27, we successfully generated and transmitted 5,105MW of power, the highest in the last three years. This is an improvement from the previous capacity of around 4,000MW or below.

“Our target is to achieve a landmark generation and transmission of 6,000MW by December.”

To harness the economic potential of Nigeria’s power sector, the government ministers at the meeting called for increased collaboration across various ministries and sectors.

They emphasised the sector’s crucial role in driving economic growth and industrialisation, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s vision.

Adelabu underscored the necessity of inter-ministerial collaboration to achieve these objectives.

“Power is not something that should be left alone to the Ministry of Power and its agencies. There are many supportive ministries without which we cannot achieve our mandate,” said Adelabu.

He said the power ministry is working closely with the Ministries of Environment, Water Resources and Sanitation, Budget and Planning, and Petroleum Resources, particularly the Minister of State (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo.

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, echoed the sentiment, stating, “The Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Power are like brothers and sisters. We will do everything possible to work together to achieve the renewable energy agenda of the President in making life better for Nigerians.”

Addressing the need for sustainable energy solutions, Adelabu highlighted the role of renewable energy sources.

“We are focusing on generating power in a sustainable and environment-friendly manner. This is why we talk about renewables, through solar, wind, and small dams,” he said.

The Minister of Environment, represented by Minister of State, Iziaq Salako, emphasised the environmental impact of power generation and the importance of managing waste generated in the process.

“As we go ahead to develop our power sector, we are also developing a process to manage the waste that will come out,” he said.

Adelabu outlined the terms of reference for the working group, which include activating seamless power sector liquidity and financing, providing guidance in the governance structure of electricity distribution companies, and focusing on the energy transition programme to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.

The collaborative efforts are set to not only boost power generation and distribution but also ensure that the benefits are felt by households, businesses, and industries across the country, the minister explained

Source: https://punchng.com/power-generation-hits-three-year-high-of-5105mw/

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5105 MW generation, it is not 10,000mw, please what is distribution salewa97.

ObiPandora:
Is this supposed to be an achievement abi ogun wan kill Tinubu n this foolish Penkelemes

It's an achievement

Ikaeniyan0:
Nigerians will beg Tinubu to recontest in 2027

Ignorant Nigerians will be the ones that will beg Tinubu

Because they don't know that in 2020, 5,400 megawatts was generated https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/power-sector-records-all-time-national-peak-of-5-4590-mega-watts-tcn/amp/

MasterJayJay:


Ignorant Nigerians will be the ones that will beg Tinubu

Because they don't know that in 2020, 5,400 megawatts was generated https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/power-sector-records-all-time-national-peak-of-5-4590-mega-watts-tcn/amp/

So why was it not maintained?

MasterJayJay:
A country of 180 million, struggling to hit 6,000 megawatts.

Useless leaders!

Egypt that had some constraint with power generation in June was generating 35,000 mw.

Are you now blaming PBAT for a generational failure?

Ikaeniyan0:
So why was it not maintained?

Good response, maybe PBAT caused this also?

LegendHero:
Cool. I laugh when people mention the small increase in electricity supply is due to rainy season. Thats a lie coz most of Nigeria plant is thermal.

So how does thermal and rain relate?

Nigeria's power is anchored by hydro. That's why every year, between May and November, power is very regular, due to the rains. We can only say there's an improvement when our power generation hits 10,000 mw, not now that it has continued to revolve around 4-5,000mw. This is not supposed to be rocket science.

God is good

Na Pendulum data generation we dey do.

All-time low this week, all-time high next week. People dey rule the country like say na experiment

So Tinubu should declare public holiday na ... Efulefu!





Common Benin 🇧🇯 Republic here is celebrating constant electricity, shame on our visionless leaders

Something worth commending the drug lord for.

Nigerians jubilate as Power Generation Hits Three-Year High Of 5,105MW

God abeg

Story story?

DevilsEqual:


I talk am say the way we dey get light for Anambra here( like 16hours daily) E be like say something dey sup

Its even funny cause it hasnt really rained in Ukpo here since 7weeks sef

If its this good in Anambra, then Lagos people would prolly enjoy too much power supply like say na Standy-by Gen dey on ground

For remote workers ehn, this is one of the best things one can enjoy from the Govt

Unfortunately, the current media situation in Nigeria is to hide information like this and exaggerate everything that is not going too well.

Ikaeniyan0:
Nigerians will beg Tinubu to recontest in 2027

Let us hope so.

Only a mad man would see progress and choose otherwise.

I am certain that even the worst tribalist, would still be able to acknowledge effort and results they benefit from.

No be statistics we go chop, like Tinubu said. Let us feel the impact.

Good Job Minister!