A presidential aide has said the grid collapse rate reduced under Adelabu leadership, attributing the development to reforms and improved coordination across Nigeria’s electricity value chain.
Nigeria’s power sector has recorded repeated grid collapses over the years, often leading to widespread blackouts across the country.
These incidents have been linked to technical faults, weak transmission infrastructure and coordination gaps among generation, transmission and distribution companies.
The national grid has remained under pressure due to rising demand, ageing infrastructure and operational inefficiencies.
The aide said the grid collapse rate reduced under Adelabu leadership following targeted interventions introduced by the Ministry of Power.
He explained that the minister has focused on improving system stability by strengthening coordination among key players in the sector.
According to him, the government has taken steps to ensure better communication between generation companies, the Transmission Company of Nigeria and distribution companies.
He said this coordinated approach has helped reduce system disturbances that previously led to frequent collapses.
The aide stated that reforms introduced under the current leadership have improved operational discipline within the sector.
He said the grid collapse rate reduced as a result of enhanced monitoring of grid activities and stricter enforcement of operational guidelines.
He added that efforts have been made to improve real-time system management, allowing operators to respond quickly to faults before they escalate.
According to the aide, there has also been a focus on ensuring compliance with technical standards across the power value chain.
The aide noted that ongoing technical adjustments and infrastructure improvements have contributed to the reduction in grid failures.
He said attention has been given to stabilising transmission lines and strengthening weak points within the grid.
He added that maintenance activities and system upgrades are being carried out to improve the resilience of the network.
The aide said these measures have helped limit the frequency of disruptions affecting electricity supply nationwide.
While noting that challenges still exist, the aide said the ministry is working to sustain the progress already recorded.
He said the grid collapse rate reduced reflects ongoing efforts to stabilise the sector and improve electricity delivery.
He added that further reforms and investments are being pursued to strengthen the grid and support long-term reliability.
