Power minister acknowledges continuing gaps in Nigeria’s electricity supply

Nigeria’s Power Minister, Joseph Tegbe, has acknowledged that many Nigerians still lack a reliable electricity supply, despite efforts by the government to improve the situation. Tegbe’s comments indicate that access to dependable power remains unresolved for a substantial number of people. The minister did not, in the supplied statement, provide figures showing how many Nigerians are affected or identify specific parts of the country facing the greatest shortages.

The acknowledgement also did not include details of the government measures currently under way, their implementation timetable or the reasons why supply remains unreliable. No information was provided on generation, transmission or distribution performance. The minister’s position, as reported by Punch Nigeria, is that ongoing government efforts have not yet produced dependable electricity for many citizens.

The statement therefore presents the issue as a continuing national challenge rather than one that has been fully addressed. No further comments from electricity consumers, power companies or other officials were included in the supplied material. Tegbe’s remarks were reported in connection with continuing concerns over the reliability of Nigeria’s electricity supply.