Nigerians have been reassured by Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, that their ministry will prioritise the nation’s electrical supply in 2024.
He noted that this aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s aim for turning around the electrical sector in his New Year’s speech.
This was revealed in a statement made in Abuja on Monday by the minister’s Special Advisor for Communication and Strategy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji.
According to Tunji, the minister stated that the department, its agencies, and the Electricity Distribution Company put in a lot of effort during the holiday season to improve the availability of power and that this was a positive development.
He said:
“In recognising the critical role of electricity in economic growth, the initial three months of my assumption of office I focused on diagnosis, stakeholders’ consultation, and strategy formulation.
“With a well-documented implementation plan, it is now time to take decisive action.
“Our primary focus is enhancing distribution and transmission infrastructure to minimise technical and commercial losses.”
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