Nigeria's Electricity Supply Claims Improvement Amid Outcry

In a televised interview on Arise TV, Daniel Bwala, the special adviser on policy communication to the presidency, asserted that Nigeria's electricity supply has improved compared to previous years, particularly from 2015 to 2023. He discussed ongoing reforms in the power sector, emphasizing that Nigerians are experiencing better access to electricity under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Bwala noted that recent legal changes introduced by the government aim to reshape the electricity industry, attracting private sector participation and creating new pathways for power generation and distribution. He explained that the new legal environment allows state and local governments, as well as private investors, to play active roles in electricity generation and distribution, moving beyond federal government confines.

Despite these claims, Bwala acknowledged the sector's challenges, as many areas, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continue to experience erratic power supply, leading to public dissatisfaction.