…Insists Nigeria can manufacture own meters, transformers
The Federal Government has pledged that Nigerians will soon enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply across the country.
Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday during the inauguration of two training workshop blocks and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).
“In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible, and we have certainly seen the signs,” he declared.
The minister said the power sector had already recorded its highest generation and transmission in Nigeria’s history, describing it as proof of President Bola Tinubu’s resolve to turn policy into action.
Adelabu stressed that electricity remained the driver of critical sectors such as education, health and aviation, adding: “We have what it takes to start manufacturing our own meters, cables, transformers, transmission transformers and batteries. We have the brain. We have the people. We must be self-reliant and sustainable, and we are very close to achieving this.”
He explained that the new NAPTIN facilities were part of government efforts to equip young Nigerians with modern skills for innovation and job creation.
Director-General of NAPTIN, Mr Ahmed Nagode, announced that the institute would roll out the Next Generation Rescue Programme to train and empower young leaders in the sector.
He praised the European Union and the French Government, through Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for providing funding and technical support.