LABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a new set of energy sector reforms aimed at addressing Nigeria’s chronic power supply challenges, with particular emphasis on ending electricity shortages in hospitals across the country.
Speaking during the unveiling of the policy framework in Abuja on Monday, the President said the initiative is designed to ensure reliable and sustainable energy for critical health institutions, many of which continue to depend on erratic power supply and expensive diesel generators.
According to the government, the reform package will focus on expanding renewable energy projects, strengthening grid infrastructure, and supporting independent power producers with incentives to channel more supply to healthcare facilities. The plan also includes partnerships with state governments and private investors to accelerate delivery.
“The days when our hospitals lose patients because of power outages must end. This reform is not just about electricity, it is about saving lives,” President Tinubu stated.
The administration further disclosed that pilot projects will begin in federal teaching hospitals before scaling to state-owned and rural healthcare centers. Officials added that reliable energy in the health sector would also reduce operational costs and improve overall service delivery.
Energy analysts say the reform, if implemented effectively, could mark a turning point in Nigeria’s longstanding struggle with unreliable electricity, while reinforcing the government’s broader economic recovery agenda.
The Presidency emphasized that the reforms are aligned with its commitment to modernize Nigeria’s energy sector and ensure that essential services, particularly healthcare, are no longer crippled by persistent power failures.
