FG Unveils Plan to End Grid Collapses, Boost Reliable Power Supply

By Iyojo Ameh

The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive grid stabilisation programme aimed at ending recurring national grid collapses, improving electricity reliability and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s power sector.

The initiative, announced by the Federal Ministry of Power, will see increased investment in critical transmission infrastructure, modern grid management systems and closer collaboration among key institutions in the electricity industry.

The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations, Clement Ezeorah.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the Tinubu administration was shifting from short-term interventions to a long-term strategy that would strengthen the country’s transmission network and support sustainable improvements across the electricity value chain.

“We cannot talk about generation gains or distribution reforms if the grid itself is fragile. This administration is committed to a stable, resilient national grid, not as a slogan, but as a measurable, time-bound programme of work,” the minister said.

To drive the reforms, the Ministry has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee on Grid Stabilisation made up of engineering and regulatory experts.

The committee will work with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) to identify and address critical weaknesses in the national transmission network.

According to the Ministry, the committee will focus on resolving transmission bottlenecks, replacing ageing infrastructure and tackling persistent system failures that have contributed to frequent power outages across the country.

The government also plans to reinforce strategic transmission corridors, expand grid redundancy and modernise control and monitoring systems to minimise disruptions and improve the resilience of the national grid.

Acknowledging public frustration over years of unreliable electricity supply, Tegbe said the government understands Nigerians’ demand for tangible improvements rather than promises.

“We are not asking for blind faith. We are asking to be held to account against clear milestones, and that is exactly what we intend to do,” he said.

The Ministry added that regular progress updates would be provided to keep citizens, investors and other stakeholders informed about the implementation of the grid stabilisation programme.

It expressed confidence that the investments would strengthen Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure, improve power supply, support economic growth and enhance the country’s long-term energy security.