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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, will resign his position in the coming days after securing President Bola Tinubu‘s consent to pursue his governorship ambition, his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, has said.
Bolaji, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said the timing of the minister’s anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms before exiting office.
According to Bolaji, Adelabu met with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.
”President Tinubu commended the minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a strong policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector,” Bolaji said.
”The president also granted his consent and blessing for the minister to pursue his governorship ambition.
”In view of this development, Adelabu is expected to resign his position as minister of power in the coming days.”
Bolaji said Adelabu outlined key milestones achieved under his leadership, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms to enhance efficiency and service delivery across the power sector.
A central highlight of the engagement, according to Bolaji, was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP), and the Medium-Long Term Integrated Resource Plan for the Power Sector to guide succession and sustainability.
Bolaji explained that the NIEP is “a comprehensive policy framework designed to guide the sustainable development of Nigeria’s electricity sector”, providing a long-term roadmap to achieve energy security, expand electricity access, integrate renewable energy, and build a more resilient and efficient power sector.
He said the SIP serves as “the operational blueprint for the NIEP, detailing specific actions, timelines, and institutional responsibilities required to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes.”
