Two Weeks in the Dark: Nigerians Blast Minister Adelabu’s Failed Power Promise

Two weeks after Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu vowed to end persistent outages, most Nigerians still sit in darkness. From Abuja to Lagos, households report only brief, erratic supply despite assurances and a huge debt bailout. Experts say the approved ₦3.3 trillion for power sector debts won’t restore stable electricity on its own. They warn of recurring political sound bites and call for structural reforms, cost-reflective tariffs and improved gas supply. Everyday Nigerians share their frustration. In Utako and Akure, residents question why they still lack light while paying high tariffs. Small micro-businesses now rent power banks just to charge phones. With generation stuck around 4,000 MW for over 200 million people, families and firms shoulder the cost of private generators and inverters. The Federal Government insists repairs and debt settlements will boost supply soon. But as deadlines pass without noticeable change, public patience is thinning and power remains a pressing national concern.

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