Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Promises Electricity Reform

Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, is campaigning for the presidency under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. His campaign, centered on the "Reset Agenda," emphasizes electricity reform, infrastructure development, and economic productivity.

Makinde aims to stabilize Nigeria's electricity grid, modernize infrastructure, and encourage private-sector investment while expanding decentralized electricity generation. He proposes increased investment in renewable energy technologies, including solar and hydropower, to reduce dependence on the national grid and improve access for underserved communities.

His administration has a record of initiatives, including the commissioning of an 11-megawatt hybrid independent power project in December 2024, which combines gas-fired and solar power to enhance electricity supply to government facilities and healthcare institutions. Additionally, Makinde's administration has supported solar mini-grid projects and established the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission to implement the 2023 electricity law.