Nigeria's New Power Minister Pledges to Fix Grid Collapse in 100 Days

Nigeria's power sector is once again under the spotlight as Joseph Tegbe, the minister-designate for power, steps forward with ambitious promises. During his screening, Tegbe pledged to tackle the persistent problem of national grid collapse, aiming to stabilize it within his initial 100 days in office. This commitment comes at a critical time for Nigeria, where repeated grid failures have crippled businesses and daily life, forcing reliance on expensive generators. Tegbe's plan outlines a phased approach, prioritizing grid stabilization before expanding the rollout of meters to combat estimated billing. He also stressed the importance of enforcing discipline and improving grid reserves, drawing parallels to successful implementations elsewhere. The appointment follows the resignation of the previous minister, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the sector. Nigerians will be watching closely, hoping Tegbe's promises translate into tangible improvements and a more reliable power supply, a crucial factor for the nation's economic development.

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The first phase in the 100 days is to stabilise that grid. There are questions around grid collapse and then need to roll out metering. Last year we rolled out 1 million meters across the country; it is never done before