Nigeria: I Never Promised to Fix Power Grid in Three Months
Tegbe said initial grid stabilisation could start in 100 days, while broader reforms may take about one year, his spokesperson said.
- On Thursday, Honourable Minister-designate Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria's power grid within three months, labeling the claims a misrepresentation of remarks made during his Senate screening on May 6, 2026.
- President Bola Tinubu recently nominated Tegbe as Minister of Power following the exit of Adebayo Adelabu from the ministry. During his screening, the nominee pledged visible improvements rather than committing to a specific deadline.
- Initial grid stabilization efforts are expected within his first 100 days, according to his team, while broader structural reforms involving sector credibility, gas supply, and electricity metering could take about one year.
- Regarding electricity tariffs, The Minister-Designate assured lawmakers he would protect vulnerable households while balancing sustainability and investor confidence, with reform timelines dependent on diagnostics and stakeholder consultations.
- Tegbe welcomed requests for clarification through his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, who stated Thursday that "The Minister-Designate remains open to constructive media engagement" to foster accurate public understanding of imminent power sector reforms.
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Nigeria: I Never Promised to Fix Power Grid in Three Months
The Minister-designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria's power grid within three months, describing the reports as a misrepresentation of his remarks during his Senate screening.
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