The Federal Minister of Power, has announced the resumption of Mr. Adelabu Adebayo, as its new Minister of Power, while resuming the Minister pledged his commitment in ensuring improvement in the Power Sector and in delivering on the Ministry’s Mandate.
In a statement, signed Mrs. Florence Dibiaezue-Eke, Director, Information, the Minister enjoined the staff, to work as team, adding that to solve a problem need commitment and discipline.
Adelabu said that in the next couple of the years it will be something of the past because Nigeria need 24/7 Electricity Supply in the country. He further said anything short of performance is not acceptable to Nigeria.
The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, said that he assured the Minister of the total support.
The Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, assumed office at the Headquarters of Federal Ministry of Power, Maitama Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi handed over the mantle of leadership of the Ministry to the Hon. Minister after the Ministers swearing in ceremony at the State House conference centre in Abuja by Mr. President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).
During the brief ceremony which was witnessed by the Directors in the Ministry, Heads of Agencies and parastatals under Ministry of Power, Sta% of the Ministry, the Press and host of other dignitaries that accompanied the Hon. Minister, Mr. Adelabu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His excellency Mr President for giving him the opportunity to serve the country in this capacity.
He promised to work with all stakeholders in the Power sector to see that they diligently provide optimal solutions for Nigerian’s power needs across the nation.
The Hon. Minister while pledging his commitment to achieving success in Nigeria’s Power sector, stated that his vision is rooted in leveraging the Nigerian Electricity Act of 2023. The new Electricity Act has opened new avenues for power provision. It also encourages collaboration between Public and Private sector. Provision of electricity is no longer exclusive responsibility of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
He further said that the power sector is key and critical to turning around the economy in line with Mr President electoral promises. Attention will also be given to renewable and alternative energy sources to fastrack access in Rural areas.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi in his earlier remarks, while welcoming the Hon. Minister assured him of the support and corporation of the Management and Staff of the Ministry.
He stated that the Staff of the Ministry of Power and its Agencies are ready to work with the Hon. Minister to ensure that the Hon Minister succeeds in executing Mr President’s mandate for the electricity sector.
