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Nigeria’s Minister of Power has acknowledged that many Nigerians still do not have access to reliable electricity supply, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country’s power sector.
The minister said that despite ongoing reforms and investments aimed at improving electricity generation, transmission and distribution, reliable power remains beyond the reach of a significant number of households and businesses.
Nigeria has struggled for years with inadequate electricity infrastructure, grid constraints and distribution challenges, forcing many homes and businesses to depend on generators, solar systems and other alternative sources of energy.
The minister’s remarks come as the Federal Government continues efforts to attract investment, strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve power delivery across the country.
For businesses, unreliable electricity remains a major operational concern because of the additional cost of alternative power, while households continue to contend with outages and inconsistent supply.
The acknowledgement is likely to renew debate over the pace of reforms in Nigeria’s electricity industry and whether ongoing government initiatives are translating into measurable improvements for consumers.
Attention will remain focused on the government’s plans to expand electricity access, improve grid reliability and ensure that reforms in the sector result in more dependable power supply for Nigerians.
