President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s health sector, declaring that no citizen should lose their life due to power outages in medical facilities.
Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, held on Tuesday at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Continental Hotel, Abuja, the President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated that persistent electricity failures in hospitals undermine care and cost lives.
“Today, we face a pressing issue that affects every Nigerian: the persistent power supply crisis in our tertiary hospitals and public health institutions. In surgical theatres, maternity wards, intensive care units, laboratories, and emergency rooms across the country, power outages too often compromise safety, interrupt care, and cost lives,” Tinubu said.
“These outages cannot continue, and under our administration, they should not. Lives are at stake. We must act now.”
The President stated that the government is pursuing innovative energy solutions to power hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, noting that these reforms are integral to the strategic direction of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This initiative to advance energy solutions in our hospitals is not an isolated intervention. It is part of our broader plan to address energy poverty in Nigeria by decentralising and deploying tailor-made solutions, while promoting private sector participation,” he stated.
Tinubu assured investors that Nigeria is open for business in health, energy, and infrastructure, promising an enabling environment and credible partnerships in renewable and hybrid energy systems.
He described the dialogue as a launching pad for collaborative action: “Through the Energy Transition Plan and our Power Sector Reform initiatives, we are building a robust foundation for cleaner, more resilient, and decentralised energy delivery systems across Nigeria. These efforts are deeply rooted in the principles of sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity.”
The President listed off-grid solar and hybrid systems for critical public infrastructure, incentives for private sector participation, and blended financing mechanisms with development partners and local financiers as key pillars of the administration’s strategy.
He maintained that restoring confidence in public healthcare requires reliable energy, improved patient outcomes, and quality services accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of social or economic status.
