President Bola Tinubu has renewed his promise to provide Nigerians with reliable electricity, pledging to adopt a different approach to tackling the country’s power challenges.
Tinubu made the commitment on Tuesday during the All Progressives Congress rally at Dutse Township Stadium in Jigawa State, where he outlined his administration’s priorities ahead of the 2027 general election.
Criticising the existing electricity privatisation model, the President said his government would pursue a different approach to improving power supply.
“We will provide reliable power, not the old privatisation that is not working,” he said.
“We will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria,” he added.
Tinubu Recalls Previous Electricity Pledge
The latest promise echoes a commitment Tinubu made during a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
At the meeting, he pledged to provide constant electricity and end estimated billing, warning Nigerians against re-electing him if he failed to deliver, unless he offered adequate reasons for his inability to fulfil the promise.
President Outlines Other Priorities
Tinubu also highlighted other priorities in the APC manifesto, including investment in healthcare, reducing the cost of living, strengthening security and expanding economic opportunities.
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He promised to invest in medical facilities and create opportunities across local government areas.
The President further pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base and support businesses, including nano, small and medium-scale enterprises.
“We will stimulate stronger industrial base of our country. We will help the nano, the small scale business and medium scale business,” he said.
He also promised to expand employment opportunities, improve incomes and develop the skills of Nigerians.
Tinubu’s visit to Jigawa included the commissioning of four development projects and participation in the APC rally as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.
