Nigerians Demand Results from New Power Minister Tegbe

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has been appointed as Nigeria's Minister of Power, amid widespread public demand for reliable electricity rather than excuses. Nigerians have grown weary of promises, as the country struggles to deliver consistent power despite having an installed generation capacity exceeding 13,000 megawatts.

Currently, Nigeria can only deliver less than 5,000 megawatts to its 200 million citizens, leading to significant challenges for businesses and daily life. The situation has resulted in increased operational costs for small businesses, reliance on diesel generators, and rural-urban migration due to lack of reliable electricity in rural communities.

Tegbe, a reform strategist and former senior partner at KPMG with a background in civil engineering, acknowledges the enormity of the task ahead but emphasizes that he cannot promise immediate solutions. The public is looking for tangible results, as previous administrations have faced criticism for failing to address the power sector's challenges effectively.