Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says recent electricity challenges have been resolved.
Speaking on TVC on Monday, he said Egbin Power Station’s maintenance had been completed. He had blamed outages in four states, including Lagos and the FCT, on maintenance, gas constraints and alleged transmission-line sabotage.
“Number one, we’ve sorted out this little challenge we had in the last few days. It was painful for most of you. But look, we fixed it. And we will ensure that that stability remains. My focus is to ensure grid stability,” he said.
On Lagos, he said, “I’m sure in Lagos, I confirm as at last night because I made personal calls, Ajah, Leki, Ikoyi, Magodo, Ikeja, lights are back.”
He added, “And people have attested to it, people have sent me messages. Nigerians, again, I appeal to you, just bear with us, we’ll get there.”
Tegbe projected stable electricity within three to five years, saying, “Honestly speaking, you already see some visible improvement despite the challenge we have had. By the time we fix the grid…okay? I’ll look at the horizon of about three to five years from now.”
