The Federal Ministry of Power in Nigeria is the government body tasked with managing the nation’s electricity system. It collaborates with power companies to ensure electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered effectively to homes, businesses, and industries. The ministry also champions the use of renewable energy and strives to enhance the reliability of Nigeria’s electrical grid.
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List of Nigeria’s Ministers of Power
| No | Name | Term | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinedu Ositadimma Nebo | 2013–2015 | PDP |
| 2 | Babatunde Fashola | 2015–2019 | APC |
| 3 | Sale Mamman | 2019–2023 | APC |
| 4 | Abubakar D. Aliyu | 2023 | APC |
| 5 | Adebayo Adelabu | 2023–Present | APC |
Key Departments in Nigeria’s Ministry of Power
- Energy Resources Development
- Distribution System
- Transmission System
- Renewable and Rural Power Access
- Finance and Accounts
- Human Resources Management
- Planning, Research, and Statistics
- Procurement
- Reforms Coordination
- General Services
- Legal Services
- Internal Audit
- Information and Press
Agencies Overseen by the Ministry of Power
Below are the agencies managed by Nigeria’s Ministry of Power:
- Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
- Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA)
- Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO)
- National Power Training Institute (NAPTIN)
- Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PLC (NBET)
- Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
- Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
Meet Nigeria’s Current Minister of Power
Adebayo Adelabu is the current Minister of Power in Nigeria, assuming office on August 21, 2023. With a robust background in finance and leadership, Adelabu brings significant expertise to this critical role.
Prior to this position, he served as the Deputy Governor of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from 2014 to 2018. Born on September 28, 1970, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Adelabu hails from a prominent family with a legacy in Nigerian politics, as his grandfather, Adegoke Adelabu, was a notable political figure.
Adelabu graduated with a first-class degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and furthered his education at prestigious institutions like Harvard and Stanford. His professional journey began at PriceWaterhouse (now PwC), where he handled auditing and consultancy projects for financial institutions.
His career progressed through key roles at First Atlantic Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and First Bank of Nigeria, where he became Chief Financial Officer at age 39. Adelabu has also served on boards such as the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBBS), Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), and the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
Beyond finance, Adelabu has been active in politics. He contested for the governorship of Oyo State in 2019 under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but was unsuccessful. He later joined the Accord Party and remains a key political figure in Oyo State. On July 27, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated him as a minister, and he was confirmed as the Minister of Power by August 16, 2023.
As Minister of Power, Adelabu is tasked with addressing Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges, aiming to improve power stability and access for millions of citizens.
