- he explained that timelines for key reforms in the power sector would be determined after technical evaluations
- Tegbe reportedly assured senators that Nigerians would begin to notice improvements in electricity supply
Reports claiming that Nigeria’s Minister-designate for Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, promised to resolve the country’s electricity grid problems within three months have been dismissed by his camp as false and misleading.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the clarification was made in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, following reactions to comments made during Tegbe’s Senate screening on May 6, 2026.
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According to the statement, the minister-designate never guaranteed that Nigeria’s persistent grid failures would be completely solved within a three-month period.
Instead, he explained that timelines for key reforms in the power sector would be determined after technical evaluations and consultations with industry stakeholders.
The controversy emerged after several reports alleged that Tegbe had pledged to fully fix the national grid shortly after assuming office.
His spokesperson, however, said Tegbe only assured lawmakers that efforts to stabilise the grid would commence within his first 100 days in office, while acknowledging that long-term reforms in areas such as gas supply, metering, sector credibility and operational efficiency would require more time.
The statement added that meaningful progress in those areas could take up to a year.
During the screening, Tegbe reportedly assured senators that Nigerians would begin to notice improvements in electricity supply and sector performance under his leadership.
He also outlined plans to modernise power infrastructure, strengthen commercial systems within the industry, improve accountability and enhance the stability of the national grid.
On electricity tariffs, the minister-designate reportedly stated that the government would continue to protect vulnerable consumers while pursuing reforms aimed at improving affordability, operational efficiency and investor confidence.
The statement further urged journalists and media organisations to seek clarification when necessary to prevent the spread of inaccurate information.
According to his camp, Tegbe considers the media an important partner in helping Nigerians understand the scope and direction of proposed reforms in the power sector.
Nigeria’s electricity industry continues to grapple with repeated grid collapses, inadequate generation capacity, weak transmission systems, metering shortages and huge financial liabilities across the sector.
The clarification comes at a time when many Nigerians are expecting the administration of President Bola Tinubu to deliver lasting solutions to the country’s prolonged electricity crisis.
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