KEY POINTS
- During a span of less than two years the power generation capacity of Nigeria grew by an additional 2,000MW.
- The minister aims to establish a working partnership between NSE and the Ministry of Power.
- Improving the power sector requires investments in training programs as well as maintaining infrastructure and developing local power industry capabilities.
Adebayo Adelabu who serves as the Minister of Power declared that Nigeria elevated its power generation output to 6,003 megawatts through a recent increase of 2,000 megawatts during a two-year period.
The current government’s work resulted in this landmark since it required forty years to advance power generation from 1984 to 2022.
Progress as FG boosts power generation
The minister shared this news while officials from the Nigerian Society of Engineers under President Margret Oguntala paid him a visit. The power generation capacity of Nigeria had been confined to 2,000MW for years that resulted in reaching 4,000MW in 2022.
The power generation figures under President Bola Tinubu’s first two years exceeded 6,000MW. Power generation improvements serve as one element of Tinubu’s energy crisis resolution plan that works to build national economic development.
Collaboration with Nigerian Society of Engineers
During the meeting the Ministry of Power connected with the NSE to share knowledge about dealing with the power sector problems. According to Adelabu the NSE plays a necessary role to supply technical expertise combined with advisory support to serve the ministry.
The society needed to focus on professional training according to his view while engineers should establish leadership positions and advance sector evolution.The organization should direct its efforts toward training initiatives alongside infrastructure projects advancement.
During his speech Adelabu brought attention to infrastructure development since Nigeria faced persistent grid failures although it had many engineers as FG boosts power generation. Training development requires attention because the power sector currently suffers from major skill deficiencies throughout Nigeria. The NSE needs to actively tackle power sector challenges stated the minister together with directions for solutions to improve Nigerian power infrastructure.
Building local capacity and mentorship
The minister said the ministry requires local development of capabilities through federal government partnerships to create essential power sector materials inside the country. Adelabu suggested creating mentoring programs to offer guidance that prevents new professionals from becoming lost in the industry so they can deliver power sector development.
