150 Million Nigerians Gain Access to Reliable Electricity – Adelabu Adedayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has announced that around 150 million Nigerians now enjoy access to adequate electricity, though 80 million still face challenges in obtaining reliable power.

He made this announcement on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, where he was joined by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi, and other significant stakeholders. Adelabu highlighted that this progress is a result of Nigeria's involvement in the "Mission 300" initiative—an ambitious collaborative effort led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030. "This initiative aims to set ambitious targets to improve electricity access, boost renewable energy use, and enhance clean cooking solutions for millions of Nigerians — that is Mission 300, and we are making considerable strides," he remarked. He added, "I'm pleased to share that Nigeria aims to serve at least 25 percent of the 300 million Africans targeted by the World Bank and AfDB, amounting to about 75 million Nigerians. This was part of the agreement we reached." With a population exceeding 240 million, Nigeria currently provides adequate electricity access to 150 million individuals. However, he stressed that the focus should not only be on access but also on the 'reliability' of that access. "Currently, Nigeria—a nation of approximately 240 million—ensures access for 150 million people, while about 80 million still lack sufficient electricity. The real challenge is the stability and affordability of this electricity.

That's the true measure of reliability. We must guarantee that those who have access receive consistent and affordable power," he stated. The minister called on global financiers to prioritize the strengthening of Nigeria's power grid in conjunction with off-grid solutions, cautioning that an over-reliance on renewable energy could potentially neglect urban areas and industrial sectors.