The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign his position in the coming days, his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr Tunji Bolaji, has said.

Bolaji disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, noting that Adelabu had secured the consent of President Bola Tinubu to pursue his governorship ambition.

He said the timing of the anticipated resignation underscored the minister’s commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms before leaving office.

According to Bolaji, Adelabu met with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.

“President Tinubu commended the minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a strong policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector.

“The President also granted his consent and blessing for the minister to pursue his governorship ambition.

“In view of this development, Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days.”

Bolaji added that during the meeting, Adelabu outlined key milestones recorded under his leadership, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery across the power sector value chain.

He further said a major highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP).

“The Medium-Long Term Integrated Resource Plan for the Power Sector, designed to guide succession and sustainability, was also presented.

“The NIEP is a comprehensive policy framework intended to guide the sustainable development of Nigeria’s electricity sector.

“It provides a long-term roadmap for achieving energy security, expanding electricity access, integrating renewable energy, and building a more resilient and efficient power sector.

“The Strategic Implementation Plan serves as the operational blueprint for the NIEP, detailing specific actions, timelines, and institutional responsibilities required to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes,” he said.

Bolaji explained that the SIP prioritises critical interventions across generation, transmission, and distribution, while also addressing regulatory reforms, investment mobilisation, human capacity development, and local content within the sector.

“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,” he added.

He said the minister also expressed appreciation to the President for his support and reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s power sector and overall national development.