Electricity a democratic dividend we owe Nigerians, we intend to deliver it - Tinubu

Author: NwaforPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu described reliable electricity as a democratic dividend his administration is committed to delivering. He signed the Electricity Act allowing states to independently generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. The Presidential Power Sector Task Force is reducing the metering deficit and preparing a N4 trillion bond to settle legacy debts. The Rural Electrification Agency expands off-grid and mini-grid projects with the World Bank and African Development Bank.

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