…To Resign as Power Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to step down from his position after securing President Bola Tinubu’s approval to contest the Oyo State governorship.
The move followed a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where Adelabu briefed the president on his performance in the power sector over the last two and a half years.
During the session, the minister highlighted efforts to stabilise electricity generation, improve transmission capacity and push reforms aimed at strengthening service delivery across the sector.
A key part of the presentation was the National Integrated Electricity Policy and its Strategic Implementation Plan, designed to provide a long-term roadmap for energy security and expansion of electricity access.
“In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days,” a statement by his media aide, Bolaji Tunji, said.
The statement noted that the timing of the planned resignation is to allow continuity in ongoing reforms, especially as the sector grapples with reduced generation linked to gas supply challenges and pipeline repairs.
President Tinubu was said to have commended the minister for laying a solid policy foundation for the sector and gave his backing for Adelabu’s governorship ambition.
Adelabu, in response, appreciated the president’s support and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the power sector before his exit from office.
