President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that recurring power outages will improve in the coming days, citing ongoing government interventions to boost electricity generation and grid stability.
Speaking at the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu acknowledged public frustration over frequent power cuts, which he attributed to lower generation levels in recent weeks. He stated that his administration is paying close attention to the issue and projected tangible improvements.
“Electricity will become better, and we assure you there will be opportunities and progress in our industrialisation,” Tinubu said. He specified that the Grid Asset Management Company will inject approximately 1,500 megawatts into a new grid corridor as part of the solution.
The president contrasted his government’s approach with political opposition, describing the impact of its programmes as “visible, tangible, impactful, and measurable.” He declared that Nigeria was moving “from survival mode to stability.”
Tinubu’s presidency, which began in 2023, has been defined by major economic reforms, including unifying Nigeria’s multiple exchange rates and ending long-standing fuel subsidies. These policies have drawn criticism from opposition groups, who argue they have exacerbated hardship for ordinary citizens amid soaring inflation and cost of living.
Admitting that “the road to reform would be tough,” Tinubu maintained the country is progressing. He highlighted improved investor confidence, noting that the oil and gas sector has regained appeal for foreign investment following the reforms. Furthermore, he cited the oversubscription of Nigeria’s recent Eurobond issuance by 400% and the nation’s removal from the international financial “grey list” as evidence of restored global financial credibility.
The address frames the government’s strategy as a necessary, if difficult, transition toward long-term stability. While immediate relief for the power sector is promised through the grid injection project, the president’s broader narrative ties improved electricity to the success of his wider economic reform agenda. The effectiveness of these reforms in delivering both macroeconomic stability and tangible daily improvements, particularly in energy security, remains a central point of national debate.
