The President made the promise while addressing supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Jigawa State.
Tinubu acknowledged the challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector and suggested that the existing privatisation arrangement had failed to deliver the expected results for consumers.
He assured Nigerians that his government was committed to improving power supply across the country, stressing that reliable electricity would be a priority.
“We will provide reliable power, not the whole privatisation that is not working. We will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria,” the President declared.
His remarks come amid persistent concerns over electricity supply, frequent grid collapses, inadequate generation and distribution capacity, and the high cost of alternative sources of energy.
Businesses, manufacturers and households continue to face significant challenges arising from unreliable electricity, with many relying on petrol and diesel generators to meet their energy needs. The situation has increased operating costs for businesses and placed additional financial pressure on households.
Nigeria’s electricity sector underwent major reforms in 2013, when the federal government transferred the ownership and management of several generation and distribution companies to private investors. However, the reforms have continued to attract criticism over the quality of service, investment levels and the ability of operators to meet consumers’ expectations.
Tinubu’s latest pledge signals a possible shift in the government’s approach to addressing the country’s longstanding electricity problems.
However, Nigerians will expect the administration to provide details of the proposed power delivery model, including its funding, implementation framework and the roles of private investors and public institutions.
The President’s ability to translate the promise into consistent and affordable electricity supply will be a major test of his administration’s commitment to transforming the country’s power sector.
