Minister Joseph Tegbe Reports Progress in Nigeria's Power Sector
Joseph Tegbe has been in office as Nigeria's Minister of Power for approximately 100 days. The country continues to face a severe power crisis, with millions relying on generators and businesses operating below capacity.
The national grid's installed capacity is 13,625MW, but only 4,286MW was available in April 2026, indicating a significant gap. The sector is burdened by a debt backlog of about N3.3 trillion, with only 27% of Generation Companies' invoices being paid.
Tegbe's predecessor, Adelabu, described the grid as old and dilapidated. However, during Tegbe's tenure, electricity generation has shown improvement, peaking at 5,330MW in August and September 2026.
Notable interventions include the return of a 375MW plant to operation and the unlocking of 912MW of additional transmission capacity in Lagos and Abuja. Over 300 containers of critical power equipment have also been released for deployment, addressing long-standing logistical issues.
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