The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has assured Nigerians that the current challenges facing the nation’s power sector would be tackled headlong.
Chief Adelabu gave the assurance yesterday, while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary at the State House, Abuja.
The minister, who explained that the people have suffered enough from the pains of the prevailing economic realities, called for patience with the assurance of better days ahead especially in the power sector.
According to Adelabu, “We are committed to making sure that we tackle the problem in the energy sector headlong, from all the segments, from generation to transmission to distribution, to ensure that we bring electricity to the door step of every household, every business, every institution and every industry.
“It is true that we have abundance of human resources, we are also blessed with abundance of natural mineral resources. All these can never be harnessed, can never be realized if there’s no energy. So we must focus on generating enough energy to ensure we turn the country’s fortunes around.”
Speaking on how soon stable electricity would be delivered to Nigerians, Adelabu said, “Let me be very frank with you, it will be premature of me, after five weeks in the office to come out and make some commitment, which are really not backed by any fact.
“What we’re doing now, what we’re trying to conclude is actually the diagnosis of the problem in my own sector. What are the causes? How do we move forward? What are the solutions that are workable?
“Not just any solution, realistic solutions that can actually give back to Nigerians dividends of democracy within the shortest possible time.
“What I can tell you is that before the end of this administration, Nigerians will start feeling the impact of this government. That’s the commitment I can make for now,” Chief Adelabu assured.
