The camp of the Minister-designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has dismissed media reports suggesting that he promised to fix Nigeria’s power grid within three months, describing the claim as a misrepresentation of his remarks during his Senate screening.
In a statement titled “Tegbe at the Senate – Setting the Record Straight,” the spokesperson to the minister-designate, Adeola A. Adelabu, said Tegbe made no such commitment during his appearance before the Senate on May 6, 2026.
According to the clarification, Tegbe explained at the screening that timelines for reforms in the power sector were still under review and would depend on diagnostic assessments and engagements with relevant stakeholders across the industry.
The statement noted that while Tegbe assured lawmakers that initial efforts toward stabilising the national grid would begin within the first 100 days in office, he never stated that the entire power sector challenge would be resolved within three months.
It further stressed that deeper structural reforms, particularly in areas such as sector credibility, gas supply, and metering, were projected to take up to one year to begin yielding significant results.
“My promise to this chamber and to Nigeria is that Nigerians will see visible improvement in the sector,” Tegbe was quoted as saying during the screening session.
He reportedly pledged to stabilise the national grid, modernise electricity infrastructure, strengthen commercial frameworks, and enforce accountability across the entire power value chain.
On tariff reforms, Tegbe assured that vulnerable households would be protected, while balancing sustainability, investor confidence, and overall efficiency in the sector.
The statement added that the minister-designate remains committed to transparency, disciplined execution, and measurable progress in addressing Nigeria’s longstanding electricity challenges.
It also emphasised his openness to media engagement, urging journalists to seek clarification where necessary in order to avoid misrepresentation of policy positions.
Adelabu noted that the media remains a key partner in nation-building, particularly in ensuring accurate public understanding of ongoing reforms in the power sector.
