Energy & Natural Resources

Achievements in Energy & Natural Resources

Since 2023, the administration has fundamentally restructured Nigeria’s energy landscape, beginning with the landmark Electricity Act 2023, which broke decades of federal monopoly and empowered states to generate, transmit, and distribute their own power. Key milestones include the deployment of over 700 megawatts of additional transmission capacity through the strategic Siemens Energy partnership and the restoration of 345MW to the national grid via the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). By achieving a record generation peak of over 5,100MW in late 2024 and launching the “Light Up Nigeria” project to energize industrial clusters, the administration has successfully stabilized the grid and created a market-driven environment that attracts multi-billion dollar private investments into the power value chain.

Entering 2026, the administration has intensified its momentum by securing $2.3 billion in new funding to completely revamp the nation’s transmission infrastructure and eliminate long-standing bottlenecks. This year’s focus has seen the rapid scale-up of the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) project, a $750 million initiative aimed at providing clean, off-grid electricity to millions of unserved Nigerians. By increasing domestic solar manufacturing capacity from 120MW to over 600MW and pioneering a data-driven “National Integrated Electricity Policy,” the government is successfully transitioning from a centralized, fragile system to a resilient, high-capacity energy model that is projected to drive industrial growth and guarantee 24/7 power for every Nigerian household.

Expanding Modern Power Technology & Research

This administration has driven the development of high‑efficiency, climate‑resilient energy systems to power homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the nation.

Revolutionizing National Power Infrastructure

We are rebuilding and modernizing the backbone of the energy grid, improving transmission and distribution networks to deliver reliable electricity to every community.

Empowering Energy Access for Small Communities

Recognizing that local communities are the heartbeat of our economy, this administration is extending off‑grid and mini‑grid solutions to small towns and rural settlements.

Strengthening National Energy Logistics

The President has prioritized a seamless national energy supply chain, enhancing fuel distribution, storage, and grid stability to reduce outages and losses.

Ensuring Lasting Energy Security

We are moving beyond short‑term fixes to implement structural reforms that guarantee stable, affordable, and inclusive energy access for all citizens.

Championing Climate‑Smart, Clean Energy

The President is steering Nigeria toward a low‑carbon future by promoting renewable energy, cleaner technologies, and sustainable practices in the power sector.