Nigerians have better access to power now than in 2015 and 2023 — Bwala

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, stated that electricity availability has seen improvements in several regions of the country, with Nigerians enjoying more power now than they did in 2015 and 2023.

In an interview with Arise TV regarding the current state of power generation and distribution, Bwala acknowledged that, although challenges persist, areas such as the Federal Capital Territory have experienced relative stability in electricity supply compared to other regions.

He pointed out that concerns regarding electricity mainly revolve around tariffs rather than availability in specific areas.

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He noted that government reforms have facilitated greater involvement in the power sector, allowing states, local governments, and private investors to engage in both generation and distribution.

“We have established a legislative framework that has enabled the participation of state and local governments, as well as the private sector, in power generation and distribution,” he explained.

Bwala further emphasized that the progress in the sector should be assessed based on the actual electricity supply rather than political comparisons. He mentioned that Nigerians prioritize the number of hours of electricity they receive over benchmarks set during campaigns.

He concluded that while comparisons to 2015 or 2023 may be made, the key point is whether citizens are experiencing tangible improvements in power delivery, asserting that there has indeed been significant enhancement in supply in recent years.