What is Bayo Adelabu Doing about  ‘Epileptic’ Electricity?

Electricity remains one of Nigeria’s most frustrating challenges, and Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, is at the centre of public scrutiny. From persistent blackouts to skyrocketing energy costs, the situation has hardly improved under his leadership. Many Nigerians believe his tenure has yielded little progress, with power outages remaining a daily struggle.

Adelabu has defended his administration’s approach, emphasizing plans like the Siemens project and a 36 billion investment in transformers. But these initiatives have yet to produce visible relief. With 2025 still in its infancy, the national grid continues to collapse, with millions left in the heat and in darkness.

Moreover, one of the government’s most controversial budget allocations is the 8 billion set aside for advocacy against vandalism. While protecting power infrastructure is crucial, critics argue that these funds should be directed toward fixing transmission failures instead of media campaigns and town hall meetings. Nigerians want power, not another round of public awareness programs.

The excuse of vandalism, while valid, does not fully explain the sector’s failures. Meanwhile, outdated infrastructure and poor maintenance continue to cripple electricity distribution. Nigerians wonder why these fundamental problems remain unsolved.

Adelabu has admitted that frequent grid collapses are inevitable due to the system’s fragility. His promise to reduce restoration times rather than prevent collapses altogether raises concerns about the government’s priorities. Instead of tackling the root cause, the focus appears to be on damage control, leaving citizens with unreliable power.

Beyond infrastructure, the power sector suffers from financial instability. DisCos operate under massive debts, while millions of consumers face estimated billing. Calls for restructuring and increased capital investment have not translated into meaningful action. The cycle of inefficiency continues, with ordinary Nigerians bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Ultimately, the public is left questioning whether Adelabu’s tenure will bring real change or just more policy announcements with no results. Electricity is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Until there is tangible improvement, Nigerians will continue to view his leadership as another chapter in the long history of failed promises in the power sector.