Minister Prioritizes Efficient Power Distribution in Electricity Sector

The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, underscored the urgent need for effective electricity distribution during the third roundtable event for legislators, judiciary, and industry stakeholders.

He emphasized the importance of transmitting the generated electricity to end consumers, emphasizing the ineffectiveness of increased generation without adequate supply to customers.

Adelabu stressed the importance of a paradigm shift in the approach to power sector reform. He emphasized the importance of focusing on clients and overcoming the obstacles to efficient electricity distribution. He emphasized the importance of changing the present narrative, in which a major part of generated power does not reach customers.

Adelabu expressed his commitment to prioritizing customer-focused tactics and underlined the importance of revenue collection in order to support operations across the value chain. He emphasized the importance of NEMSA’s role in ensuring the quality and standard of electrical infrastructure, implying that the agency’s operational hours may be extended.

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The minister’s remarks echoed President Bola Tinubu’s resolve to assisting the power industry in providing electricity to Nigerians. Adelabu emphasized the importance of political will, reiterating the President’s support for achieving democratic dividends through robust energy supply.

Meanwhile, Tukur Aliyu, the Managing Director of NEMSA, stressed the need of upholding technical standards and regulations in the electrical industry. Aliyu emphasized the agency’s efforts to bridge knowledge gaps among stakeholders and educate legislators and judicial officials on the legal framework regulating industry technical standards and regulations.

The event, aimed at enlightening stakeholders about NEMSA’s enforcement role and the legal framework within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, signifies a pivotal step in managing the industry’s growth while ensuring safe and sustainable electricity delivery.