Tegbe Denies Promising To Fix Nigeria’s Power Grid In Three Months

The Minister-designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria’s power grid within three months.

 

Tegbe, through his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, described the reports as a misrepresentation of remarks he made during his Senate screening on May 6, 2026.

 

In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Adelabu clarified that the minister-designate only stated that timelines for reforms in the power sector were still being worked out and remained subject to diagnostics and consultations with stakeholders.

 

“Our attention has been drawn to inaccurate media reports alleging that the Honourable Minister-designate, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, promised to fix Nigeria’s power grid within three months.

 

“This claim is a clear misrepresentation of his remarks. At his Senate screening on May 6, 2026, Mr Tegbe made no such commitment,” the statement read.

 

According to the statement, Tegbe assured senators that initial efforts to stabilise the national grid would begin within his first 100 days in office, while broader structural reforms may take about one year.

 

The proposed reforms, according to the statement, would focus on improving sector credibility, resolving gas supply challenges and expanding electricity metering nationwide.

 

“My promise to this chamber is that Nigerians will see visible improvement in the sector,” Tegbe was quoted as saying during the screening.

 

He also pledged to modernise electricity infrastructure, strengthen commercial frameworks and enforce accountability across the power value chain.

 

On electricity tariffs, Tegbe reportedly assured lawmakers that reforms would protect vulnerable consumers while promoting sustainability and investor confidence.

 

The statement added that the minister-designate remained committed to transparency and measurable progress in addressing the country’s electricity challenges.

 

President Bola Tinubu recently nominated Tegbe as Minister of Power following the exit of Adebayo Adelabu during the cabinet reshuffle announced by the Presidency.