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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to deliver more reliable electricity to Nigerians following a closed-door meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and the leadership of major electricity distribution companies (DisCos).
The meeting focused on the Federal Government’s proposed 24/7 Energy Zones, designed to provide stable electricity to homes, businesses and industries in areas with particularly high electricity demand.
According to the minister, the initial focus will be on three major economic corridors: the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, and Enugu-Port Harcourt axis.
Tegbe explained that improving electricity supply requires attention across the entire power value chain. He said the challenges are not limited to generation and transmission, but also include the ability of the distribution network to take up and deliver available electricity to consumers.
The proposed Energy Zones are therefore intended to strengthen distribution infrastructure, improve electricity delivery and unlock greater commercial and industrial demand.
The initiative is also expected to improve the revenue position of DisCos by increasing the amount of electricity successfully delivered and collected for.
The minister further said the Federal Government is committed to expanding infrastructure in high-demand areas so that electricity supply can keep pace with rising demand as economic activity grows.
Representatives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ikeja Electric, Eko Power Ltd., Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), and Sahara Energy Group participated in the meeting.
The development comes amid broader efforts by the Federal Government to address persistent challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The ministry has also disclosed plans for a nationwide electricity complaints centre and measures to address vandalism of power infrastructure.
The proposed 24/7 Energy Zones are therefore being positioned as part of a wider strategy to improve reliability in areas where demand from households, businesses and industries is particularly high.
For electricity consumers, the key issue will be how quickly the proposed measures translate into sustained improvement in actual supply.
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