Tinubu assures Nigerians of improved power supply amid blackout complaints
From Bolaji Ogundele Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday night assured Nigerians that his administration is taking decisive steps to address persistent nationwide blackouts, pledging that electricity supply will
- ... Unveils plan to inject 1,500MW into new grid corridor
- ... Says reforms will boost industrial growth, ease sector funding constraints
From Bolaji Ogundele Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday night assured Nigerians that his administration is taking decisive steps to address persistent nationwide blackouts, pledging that electricity supply will improve in the coming months.
The President gave the assurance while speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at Eagle Square, Abuja, where he acknowledged growing public concern over erratic power supply.
“I assure you, many of you lamenting the problems of electricity power. Yes, we are paying attention to that,” Tinubu said.
As part of measures to stabilise the power sector, the President disclosed that the newly established Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) will inject an additional 1,500 megawatts into a new grid corridor to strengthen transmission capacity.
“The Grid Asset Management Company weekly, 1,500 megawatts into a new grid corridor,” he stated.
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Tinubu further assured party members and Nigerians that his administration is working to improve funding mechanisms within the electricity sector to ensure sustainable operations and long-term stability.
“We are going to improve… Electricity will become better and be assured,” he added.
Linking improved power supply to economic expansion, the President noted that stable electricity remains critical to unlocking industrial growth and creating broader economic opportunities.
“There will be opportunity and progress in our industrial life,” he said.
The President’s remarks come against the backdrop of widespread frustration among Nigerians, as households and businesses continue to grapple with prolonged blackouts and unreliable electricity supply.
Nigeria’s national grid has suffered multiple collapses in recent years, including notable incidents in 2025 and 2026, which plunged millions of consumers into darkness for extended periods.
Tinubu had earlier admitted that despite recorded economic gains under his administration, the country still faces entrenched challenges in the power sector, including legacy debts owed to Generation Companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, as well as ageing transmission infrastructure.
To address these structural issues, the Federal Executive Council recently approved the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company on March 4, a move aimed at optimising transmission assets and improving overall grid performance.
