By our reporter 30.10.2025
In face of the ever-dwindling power supply in Nigeria, the Federal Government is encouraging States to take their destiny into their own hands and boost electricity in their domain.
But according to investors in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), the States of the Federation lack the capacity to generate and supply electricity.
Speaking at the 20th anniversary of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu submitted that there is nothing standing on the way of the States to generating their own power and marketing it.
“The Electricity Act allows states, many of which are larger than some neighbouring countries, to take charge of their destinies,” Mr. Adelabu who was represented at the event by Umar Mustapha, a director in the Ministry of Power.
“States can leverage solar, hydro, or wind resources to build grids that meet their economic and social needs. By opening the value chain to states and private investors while fostering competition, consumers will have more options, better services, and innovative pricing.”
But Mr. Kola Adesina who is the group managing director and chief executive officer of the Sahara Power Group, it will take a long time for the States to achieve power generation and supply in their domain.
“The states don’t have the wherewithal to build electricity infrastructure. Breaking down inefficiency into another level of inefficiency only spreads the problem.
“Policy and regulation must be aligned, and gaps in the current Act need to be addressed quickly,” said Mr. Adesina.
