Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is preparing to resign from the Federal Executive Council after obtaining the consent of Bola Tinubu to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
The development followed a high-level meeting between the minister and the president on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where Adelabu presented a detailed account of his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.
In a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, the minister used the opportunity to present the National Integrated Electricity Policy alongside its Strategic Implementation Plan, outlining progress and reform milestones under his leadership.
According to the statement, Adelabu highlighted efforts to stabilise electricity generation, expand transmission capacity, and drive reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery across the power value chain.
The statement confirmed that the minister will step down from office in the coming days.
“In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days.”
Tunji explained that the timing of the resignation is tied to ongoing efforts to consolidate reforms and address pressing challenges in the sector before his exit.
“The timing of his anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office. Notably, this includes efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints to power plants, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers, as well as the need to secure the President’s approval for his intended resignation and gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State,” Tunji said.
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