The minister of Energy, Adebayo Adelabu, has outlined an bold 2026 energy supply plan, declaring an finish to the grid collapses that plagued Nigeria in earlier years, on account of accelerated reforms beneath the Presidential Energy Initiative (PPI).
The PPI, sometimes called the Siemens deal, represents a landmark partnership with Germany’s Siemens AG, initiated in 2019 to overtake Nigeria’s getting old transmission community, set up new substations, and enhance capability from 5,000MW to over 25,000MW in phases.
In his New Yr message to Nigerians and Oyo State residents, Adelabu hailed 2025 as a yr of “centered groundwork and deliberate strides throughout the energy sector,” spotlighting Section 1 progress.
“Lots was finished to strengthen the nationwide grid by means of the Presidential Energy Initiative (PPI) generally known as the Siemens deal. That is why now we have curbed the incessant grid collapse of earlier years,” he said emphatically.
“As Section 1 of the PPI continues, we guarantee of a strengthened grid that can make grid disturbance a factor of the previous.”
Adelabu’s assurances come amid Nigeria’s continual energy woes, the place grid failures had prompted billions in financial losses for industries and households. He positioned 2026 because the yr to consolidate features and broaden entry:
“Our focus stays unshakable: to ship dependable, accessible, and sustainable electrical energy to energy our houses, industries, and desires. The trail ahead is constructed on continuity and renewed vigour.”
Adelabu detailed particular 2026 actions, together with “enhancing grid stability and increasing our transmission infrastructure to minimise disruptions,” intensifying collaboration with distribution corporations for higher service, and making certain “our metering initiative attain each neighborhood.”
Key pillars of the plan embody deepening grid stability by means of transmission infrastructure upgrades to “minimise disruptions,” nearer ties with distribution corporations (DisCos) for improved service supply, and a nationwide metering drive to “attain each neighborhood.”
The minister reaffirmed dedication to the ‘Gentle Up Nigeria’ initiative—a focused electrification programme launched to energy industrial clusters like these in Kano, Ogun, and Lagos, in addition to agricultural hubs within the North—aiming “to stimulate financial progress and job creation.”
The ‘Gentle Up Nigeria’ initiative will goal industrial clusters and agricultural hubs “to stimulate financial progress and job creation,” alongside renewable vitality pushes for photo voltaic and hydropower in underserved areas
He stated that renewables will play a much bigger position too, with expanded photo voltaic mini-grids and hydropower “to convey gentle to underserved areas.”
He prolonged greetings to Nigerians and Oyo state indigenous.
“I lengthen my heartfelt greetings and warmest needs to each Nigerian, and with specific affection to my expensive kinsmen and ladies at house in Oyo State.
Could the approaching yr be a harbinger of sunshine, progress, and collective prosperity.” He acknowledged public resilience: “The outgoing yr has been considered one of centered groundwork.
We’ve confronted advanced challenges head-on, from grid resilience to distribution efficiencies, and I stay profoundly grateful for the resilience and understanding you will have proven.”
Adelabu pressured partnership is important. “The journey forward requires a united entrance,” he urged, calling on state governments, native communities, the non-public sector, and residents to guard infrastructure and undertake energy-efficient practices.
“Your steadfastness is the bedrock upon which we’re constructing a extra sturdy vitality future… Allow us to step into the brand new yr with a shared dedication and a collective spirit of optimism. The work continues, and our resolve is stronger than ever. I want you all a peaceable, affluent, and brilliantly lit new yr,” he said.
