The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said those who do not want Nigeria’s electricity sector to progress are frustrated.
Adelabu disclosed this on Thursday when he was in Ajah, Lagos State, to launch a 63MVA, 132/33kV.
According to him, cartels in the power sector thinking their business will be affected due to improved electricity supply are myopic.
He noted that the success of the country’s power industry is a win-win for all.
“I know that there are cartels and cabals in this sector who think their business interest will be negatively affected if we have stable electricity. But they are just being myopic; they’re being shortsighted.
“There are many opportunities available in the sector that will compensate for whatever business loss they think they are experiencing in their current business. So, it is a win-win.
“I did not mention anybody’s name specifically. But whoever knows he belongs to the cartel or cabal should have a rethink and join us in this transformation journey.
“There will be frustration because some people do not want this sector to work because of their selfish interests. But we are resolute in this transformation journey and will not be intimidated. We will not be cowed into obscurity.
“Their resistance and abuses are like a tonic to me. The tonic will incentivise us to do more,” he said.
OsunDailyNG reports that since January of this year, Nigerians have continued to lament the country’s epileptic electricity supply.
Meanwhile, the Minister said electricity generation has increased in the past few days.
“What led to the increase in the past few days was the commencement of the operation of the Zungeru hydroelectric power plant that just added 625 megawatts to the national grid,” he said.
