Nigeria Increases Power Output By 2,000mw In Two Years - Minister

Nigerias Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu , has pointed out the slow progress in the nations power generation, stating that it took nearly four decades to increase by a mere 2,000 megawatts, from 2,000 MW in 1984 to 4,000 MW by 2022.

However, Adelabu noted a significant acceleration under the current administration, with power generation remarkably increasing to 6,003 megawatts in less than two years.

The Minister shared these observations during a courtesy visit from the Nigerian Society of Engineers NSE, led by its president, Margret Oguntala.

Discussions during the visit centred on potential collaboration between the NSE and the Ministry, including strategic partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and the NSEs crucial role in providing technical advice on power-related matters.

Adelabu expressed his view that Nigeria should have overcome many of its engineering challenges, particularly in the power sector, given the number of engineers the country has produced.