Senate Committee Promises Improved Electricity Supply: ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

The Senate Committee on Power has revealed that the Federal Government is collaborating with international, private, and national organizations to improve electricity supply across the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The committee’s Vice Chairman, Oyelola Ashiru, made this announcement while addressing journalists during an oversight visit to the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) in Ilorin, Kwara State, over the weekend.

Senator Ashiru explained that the recent power grid failures and system collapses across various regions were primarily due to disruptions in power lines.

He emphasized that, much like Rome, the challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector cannot be resolved overnight.

“It’s important to note that many of the so-called grid collapses are just disruptions along the power lines, which will be fixed swiftly,” he said. “The Minister of Power has been quick and effective in addressing these issues. We are proud of his efforts, and there have been tangible results. The power sector remains one of the most critical sectors in Nigeria, but its challenges cannot be solved in a single day.”

Ashiru expressed confidence that the country is making steady progress, stating, “I am proud to say that we are moving forward as expected. If we continue this path, power issues will eventually be a thing of the past. Numerous interventions, both national and international, are contributing to the sector. Siemens from Germany, for example, is providing significant assistance. Nigeria’s power sector, like Rome, cannot be fixed in one day.”

He also mentioned that a substantial allocation had been made in the 2025 budget for the power sector, stressing that despite facing several challenges, the Ministry of Power is committed to transforming the sector into a functional one.

Reflecting on Nigeria’s ₦54 trillion 2025 budget estimate, Ashiru acknowledged that the country is not rich and that its budget lags behind that of other nations, such as Kenya. He pointed out, “When compared to Brazil, our budget is only a fraction—about one-tenth of theirs. This is why we are focusing our limited resources on the most critical sectors.”

Ashiru commended N-HYPPADEC for positively impacting the lives of individuals in the areas it serves.