Minister Adebayo Adelabu urges closer collaboration with ECN and local production to strengthen Nigeria’s power sector and create jobs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has held a strategic meeting with the Electricity Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to deepen collaboration among key stakeholders in the nation’s power sector.

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The meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Power in Abuja, focused on creating synergy between the ministry, its relevant agencies, and the ECN, a statement by Adelabu’s spokesman, Bolaji Tunji, said.

Adelabu highlighted the importance of local production of essential power sector equipment, noting that developing domestic capacity would create jobs, reduce dependence on imports, lower costs, and enhance the long-term stability of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.

“This engagement represents a significant step toward building a more reliable and self-sufficient power sector for Nigeria,” the statement added.

The ECN delegation was led by its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Mustapha Abdullahi, who discussed ways the commission can work closely with the ministry to implement these initiatives.

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The meeting underscores the federal government’s commitment to strengthening the power sector through collaboration, innovation, and local capacity development.