Power Outages Resolved, Stable Electricity in 3–5 Years — Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe

According to a report by Vanguard on Monday, November 9, 2026, Nigeria could achieve a more stable electricity supply within the next three to five years, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to address power generation and transmission challenges, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has said.

Tegbe gave the assurance on Monday during an interview on TVC, where he disclosed that recent electricity supply disruptions in parts of the country had been resolved.

His remarks followed power outages reported in four states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The minister had earlier attributed the disruptions, which occurred in recent days, to scheduled maintenance at Egbin Power Station, gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants and alleged sabotage of transmission lines.

According to him, the combined effect of the challenges reduced electricity generation and the volume of power available for distribution across the country.

However, Tegbe said the maintenance work had been completed and the immediate issues responsible for the outages had been addressed.

He expressed confidence that the interventions would help restore stability to the national grid, while acknowledging the difficulties experienced by households and businesses during the period.

The minister also confirmed that electricity supply had returned to several areas of Lagos by Sunday night, including Ajah, Lekki, Ikoyi, Magodo and Ikeja.

He appealed to Nigerians to remain patient as the government works towards delivering more reliable electricity nationwide.

Tegbe said the government was committed to achieving lasting improvements in electricity supply, projecting that Nigerians could begin to enjoy more stable power within the next three to five years.

He noted that although some improvements were already becoming visible, the country would require substantial investment in electricity infrastructure to meet growing demand.

The minister explained that infrastructure development could not be completed overnight, stressing the need to expand generation and transmission capacity to support the country’s growing economy.

He identified the increasing electricity needs of businesses, data centres, artificial intelligence applications and remote workers as major factors driving demand.

According to him, Nigeria must strengthen its electricity infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of consumers and ensure that improvements in supply are sustained.

The minister also revealed that the Federal Government was planning a $2 billion investment in an east-west super grid designed to strengthen the national electricity transmission network.

The proposed project is expected to complement existing transmission infrastructure, improve grid resilience and increase the volume of electricity that can be transmitted across the country.

Tegbe said the planned transmission corridor would connect several locations, including Funtua, Gwagwalada, Ikot Ekpene, Benin, Epe and Ilorin.

He disclosed that the procurement process had commenced, with the government targeting completion of the project within two years.

The initiative is expected to significantly increase Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity from approximately 4,000 megawatts to 19,000 megawatts.

The minister further disclosed that the government was exploring greater private sector participation in electricity transmission, with the aim of expanding investment and improving operational efficiency within the next two to three years.

He said the proposed reforms and infrastructure investments would help position the country to meet rising electricity demand and achieve a more dependable power supply.

Tegbe said the immediate priority of the Federal Government was to optimise existing electricity infrastructure while addressing the challenges affecting generation and transmission.

He stressed that improving the performance of current facilities would help minimise disruptions and provide more electricity to consumers while new projects were being developed.

The minister maintained that the country’s electricity outlook would improve as infrastructure expansion progresses and demand is adequately matched with generation and transmission capacity.

He reiterated that Nigeria could achieve a more stable electricity supply within the next three to five years, provided the planned investments and reforms are successfully implemented.

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