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Strategic Vision for National Electricity & Energy Policy


Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a critical turning point, facing persistent grid instability, limited generation capacity, and the urgent need to integrate renewable energy at scale. In this episode, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Honourable Minister of Power, discusses the strategic vision guiding Nigeria’s electricity future and the reforms needed to build a reliable, efficient, and inclusive power system. From strengthening generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure to accelerating renewable energy deployment, attracting private investment, and deepening regional energy cooperation across West Africa, he explores how decisive policy direction and regulatory innovation can unlock new opportunities for economic growth, energy security, and sustainable development.

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