Tegbe vows end to grid collapse after Senate confirmation

Nigeria's new Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has stepped into his role with a clear and urgent mandate: to bring an end to the persistent national grid collapses and erratic electricity supply plaguing the country. During his Senate screening and subsequent confirmation, Tegbe assured Nigerians that the era of instability and vandalism in the power sector would soon be over, promising decisive reforms to stabilize this critical sector.

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Grid collapse has become a recurring decimal, undermining development. Transmission has failed to match generation capacity.

Tegbe acknowledged the systemic nature of the challenges, citing weak coordination, poor adherence to technical standards, and insufficient gas supply as root causes of the sector's instability. He has committed to a 100-day reform initiative aimed at stabilizing the grid and has pledged transparency through a public performance dashboard, holding his ministry accountable to the Nigerian people. His firm stance suggests that incremental changes are insufficient and that a radical overhaul is necessary.

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Grid collapse is not accidental; it reflects deeper structural problems.

Furthermore, the Minister expressed his determination to tackle the entrenched interests that benefit from the sector's inefficiencies, vowing to confront sabotage directly. He also highlighted the need for enhanced collaboration with security agencies to address the pervasive issue of power infrastructure vandalism, recognizing it as a national security threat. Tegbe's proactive approach and clear commitment signal a new era of accountability and action in Nigeria's quest for reliable electricity.

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If there are no results in three months, there will be none in six. Nigerians should hold us accountable.