Nigeria Targets 24-Hour Hospital Power by 2027

Nigeria's Federal Government has taken a significant step towards ensuring consistent power supply in its healthcare facilities by approving a financing framework and institutional reforms. The goal is to provide reliable 24-hour electricity to at least 30 percent of the nation's health facilities by the end of 2027.

The "Nigeria Power for Health Initiative," a presidential program jointly coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Federal Ministry of Power, received endorsement at the third meeting of its Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee. This initiative is designed to improve electricity access in public health institutions, primarily through public-private partnerships.

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This is progress with respect to the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative that was established by Mr President after the National Dialogue in December 2025.

During the meeting, the committee not only endorsed new governance structures but also approved a facility energy management framework. Furthermore, eight private sector proposals were cleared for further engagement after being selected from approximately 70 submissions during a recent investor matchmaking event in Lagos. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted these decisions as a major stride toward delivering uninterrupted electricity to hospitals.

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Our goal, as approved by Mr President, is to ensure that we deliver reliable energy access to at least 30 per cent of Nigeria’s health facilities by the end of 2027 using public-private partnerships that prioritise energy-as-a-service delivery models.

Dr. Salako explained that the initiative, established after a national dialogue in December 2025, has made considerable progress. The approved financing framework is intended to mobilize necessary investments, while the energy management framework will guide participating hospitals in establishing sustainable systems for their energy infrastructure. Energy Management Teams have already been formed in federal tertiary hospitals, and state governments are encouraged to create similar structures.

To ensure the program's long-term success, it will be institutionalized with dedicated budgetary provisions and a full-time Project Coordination Unit. The strategy involves deploying various energy technologies, such as mini-grids, gas-powered systems, or other solutions, tailored to the specific needs of each facility, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The initiative, launched about eight months ago, has already seen governance structures put in place, with electrification projects progressing concurrently.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some facilities will use mini-grids, others may adopt gas-powered systems or other solutions. We will deploy whatever technology best suits each location.