Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the country is making steady progress toward achieving reliable electricity supply, with reforms already showing positive results.

Adelabu gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday during the unveiling of new training infrastructure at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN). The facilities include two blocks equipped with five technical workshops and a hostel with 104 rooms.

According to him, recent improvements in generation and transmission prove that the government’s drive for sustainability in the sector is working. “Very soon, Nigeria will have 24-hour power supply nationwide. The signs are clear that this is achievable,” he said.

He explained that electricity is being extended to schools, hospitals, health centres, and communities across the country while efforts are underway to produce essential equipment—such as meters, transformers, and cables—locally.

NAPTIN’s Director-General, Ahmed Nagode, described the new projects as laying the groundwork for future development, adding that the institute plans to roll out a leadership programme for young Nigerians in the energy industry.

International partners have also played a role. The European Union, through the French Development Agency (AFD), provided €8 million for the facilities. EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, said the bloc has invested over €200 million in Nigeria’s power sector since 2008. He added that a new €100 million renewable energy package is expected to generate 400 megawatts of clean power by 2027, benefiting more than five million Nigerians.

Adelabu stressed that a stable power supply will serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s economic growth, boosting key sectors such as education, health, and aviation.