Minister Joseph Tegbe Launches Mini-Grid Projects in Oyo

On October 15, 2026, during a groundbreaking ceremony in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, assured Nigerians that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing power supply nationwide.

The ceremony marked the initiation of five mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts and a battery storage system of 17.74 megawatt-hours. The communities benefiting from these projects include Bola, Jiboye, Molade-Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa, and Sooko-Elega, located across various Local Government Areas.

Tegbe outlined the government's energy plans for key corridors, including Lagos-Ogun, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, and Benin-Enugu-Port Harcourt. He stated that these mini-grid projects would reduce reliance on petrol and diesel generators, improve business operations, attract investors, and create jobs.

The projects are part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, with support from the Rural Electrification Agency and other partners.