Joseph Tegbe Assures No Electricity Tariff Hike

On Thursday, during the groundbreaking ceremony for five interconnected mini-grid projects in Ibadan, Oyo State, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe dismissed rumors regarding an impending electricity tariff increase. He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is focused on enhancing power supply and achieving 24/7 electricity delivery.

Tegbe stated, “I want to say this clearly and without ambiguity: there is no plan to increase electricity tariff.” The five mini-grid projects, with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts and a 17.74-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System, are designed to serve communities in Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda, and Lagelu local government areas. The initiative aims to improve electricity delivery through local power networks and energy storage technology.

Tegbe reiterated the government's commitment to a reliable power sector, urging the public to disregard claims of a tariff increase and emphasizing the importance of reliable electricity for households and businesses.