Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign from his position in the coming days as he moves to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

The development follows a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where Adelabu reportedly briefed the president on his performance in the power sector over the past two and a half years.

According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, the minister used the opportunity to present key policy frameworks, including the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its Strategic Implementation Plan.

These, alongside the Medium- to Long-Term Integrated Resource Plan, are designed to guide the future of Nigeria’s electricity sector.

Adelabu highlighted efforts made under his leadership, pointing to strides in stabilising power generation, improving transmission capacity, and driving reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency across the sector.

The statement indicated that his planned resignation is being carefully timed to ensure continuity in ongoing reforms, especially as the sector grapples with challenges such as reduced power generation linked to gas supply issues, pipeline maintenance, and financial obligations to gas suppliers.

It also noted that the president has given his approval and support for Adelabu’s governorship ambition, commending him for laying a solid policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector.

Adelabu, in turn, expressed appreciation for the president’s backing and reiterated his commitment to national development, even as he prepares to exit office.