The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign his position in the coming days following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

The Minister on Tuesday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.

In a statement signed and made available to The Guardian by Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Tunji Bolaji, he mentioned that during the meeting, the Minister 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. A central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) as well as the Medium-Long Term Integrated Resource Plan for the Power Sector to guide succession and sustainability.

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.

According to Bolaji, the timing of his anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office. He added that 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, as well as the need to secure the President’s approval for his intended resignation and gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State.

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

The Minister expressed profound appreciation to the President for his steadfast support and reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of the power sector and overall national development.