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07/06/2026

“There is no truth to the speculation about weakening the roles of the Vice President or the National Security Adviser. Similar rumors were circulated about Professor Osinbajo, but such narratives are not new.

President will make any official announcement concerning Shettima’s position as Vice President at the appropriate time.”

— Chieftain

07/06/2026

President ’s administration is delivering major infrastructure projects across the country. Beyond the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, key projects such as the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja–Kano Highway, and the Gombe–Biu Road are advancing, alongside reforms like the Single Window initiative to boost government revenue and ease business operations.

According to Mal. Alwan Hassan , the administration has also made significant investments in social welfare, healthcare, and education over the past three years, with many Nigerians already feeling the impact at the grassroots level.

While acknowledging ongoing security challenges, he stressed that the government remains fully engaged, with NSA Mallam Nuhu Ribadu leading efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.

— Mal. Alwan Hassan , APC Chieftain

07/06/2026

The Forest Guards initiative is already active, with communities engaging personnel across the country. About 1,000 have been deployed to Oyo State, while states like Kano have also recruited personnel, though more manpower is still needed.

On poverty reduction, Mal. Alwan Hassan says President has restored economic stability, helping to attract foreign investment and boost private sector confidence. He also highlighted ongoing social intervention programmes, noting that since the fuel subsidy removal, vulnerable Nigerians have been receiving ₦25,000 monthly support.

He further pointed to , stating that a significant share of beneficiaries are from Northern Nigeria, and argued that these interventions deserve greater public attention.

— Mal. Alwan Hassan , APC Chieftain

07/06/2026

The President is focused on improving security and securing a strong record ahead of reelection. While progress has been made, more must be done to ensure criminals are swiftly brought to justice.

The Owo Massacre case, which took 5 years to reach sentencing, shows why our courts must move faster so punishment can serve as a real deterrent.

Nigeria is working closely with the US and has recorded notable successes, but the scale of the country makes the task enormous. The NSA is leading efforts, with multiple arrests already made, including informants linked to the Oyo kidnappings.

— Mal. Alwan Hassan , APC Chieftain on Arise TV

Nigeria, US Deal Major Blow to ISIS in Joint Strike, Eliminate Top Terror CommanderNigeria and the United States have re...
16/05/2026

Nigeria, US Deal Major Blow to ISIS in Joint Strike, Eliminate Top Terror Commander

Nigeria and the United States have recorded a major breakthrough in the global war against terrorism following a coordinated joint military operation that eliminated a senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, in the Lake Chad Basin.

The successful strike, announced separately by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and United States President Donald Trump, is being viewed as one of the clearest demonstrations yet of the growing strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, driven largely by improved intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and sustained high-level diplomatic engagement between both countries.

Early assessments from the operation confirmed that Abu-Mainok, described by both governments as one of the world’s most dangerous ISIS figures, was killed alongside several of his lieutenants during a precision strike on his compound in the Lake Chad region, long regarded as a difficult operational theatre exploited by terrorist networks operating across West and Central Africa.

President Tinubu, in a statement issued after the operation, described the strike as a “significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism,” praising the professionalism and courage displayed by both Nigerian and American forces.

“Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State,” the President stated.

Tinubu expressed appreciation to the United States for its partnership in advancing shared security objectives, while specifically thanking President Trump for his “leadership and unwavering support” in the counterterrorism effort.

On his part, President Trump, in a statement posted on Truth Social, disclosed that the operation was carried out at his direction and involved “a meticulously planned and very complex mission” jointly executed by American and Nigerian forces.

Trump described Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki as “the most active terrorist in the world” and “second in command of ISIS globally,” adding that intelligence assets had kept both countries informed of his movements and activities.

“He thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing,” Trump said, emphasizing the critical role intelligence gathering and inter-agency coordination played in tracking and neutralising the terrorist leader.

Security analysts say the operation underscores a new phase in Nigeria-US security relations, marked by deeper trust, real-time intelligence exchange, and coordinated operational planning between both countries’ military and intelligence establishments.

Central to this renewed cooperation is the role of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who has in recent months intensified strategic engagements with top American security and diplomatic officials under the Nigeria-US Joint Working Group framework.

Multiple security sources familiar with the collaboration say Ribadu has played a pivotal role in strengthening operational synergy between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in intelligence coordination, counterterrorism planning, and broader regional security cooperation.

The successful strike comes only days after Mal. Ribadu’s high-level engagements in Washington with US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meetings that further consolidated growing security and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Those engagements reportedly focused on counterterrorism cooperation, intelligence-sharing mechanisms, regional stability in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, and expanded strategic collaboration between both governments.

Observers note that the speed and precision of the operation against Abu-Mainok strongly reflect the effectiveness of those renewed coordination channels.

For years, the Lake Chad Basin has remained a major hotspot for terrorist groups exploiting porous borders and regional instability. However, the latest operation signals a significant shift in the ability of Nigeria and its international partners to jointly pe*****te and dismantle high-value terrorist networks through coordinated surveillance, intelligence fusion, and targeted military action.

The operation is also expected to strengthen confidence in Nigeria’s counterterrorism architecture and further deepen international support for ongoing military operations against terrorist enclaves in the North-East and surrounding regions.

President Tinubu, while commending personnel involved in the operation on both sides, said Nigeria looks forward to “more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.”

Beyond its immediate military impact, the operation is already being seen as a major diplomatic and strategic milestone in Nigeria-US relations, reflecting an increasingly robust alliance between both countries at a time of evolving global security threats.

Security experts believe the elimination of Abu-Mainok could significantly disrupt ISIS-linked operations across Africa and weaken the group’s capacity to coordinate attacks within the region and beyond.

https://naijacurrents.com/nigeria-us-deal-major-blow-to-isis-in-joint-strike-eliminate-top-terror-commander/

That meeting with J. D. Vance and the hard reset James David Vance is Donald Trump’s Vice President, and the 50th Vice P...
13/05/2026

That meeting with J. D. Vance and the hard reset

James David Vance is Donald Trump’s Vice President, and the 50th Vice President of the United States. Once a critic and now the most formidable ally of President Trump, Vance is a behind the scenes problem-solver and ideological voice for the President and his MAGA movement. He is one of the US President’s most consequential figures, with significant influence in the country’s foreign policy—and a strong potential for future leadership of the country.

Last week, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu met with J.D. Vance at his
Residence, and then later with his counterpart, Marco Rubio who serves as both the Secretary of State and Acting National Security Adviser in the United States. This meeting, unannounced to the general viewing public did not come out of nowhere. It was the build-up of efforts of geopolitical diplomacy, negotiations, case-making and relationship building between the Nigerian and United States Government.

It started when the United States government, in October 2025, misled by irredentist lobbyists who got access to the White House, designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under its International Religious Freedom Act, after a campaign by these lobbyists claimed that Nigeria was the newest victim of a genocide against its Christian population—who make up more than half of its people. That cooked-up tale found its way to the highest office in the US Government, Trump, and eventually began to form the basis of the government’s policy towards Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu immediately rose to the occassion. He dispatched what many would describe as one of his most formidable assets, his National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to the United States to deal with the situation. And there the journey began. Within weeks, contact had been made; in late November 2025, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu led a high-level Nigerian delegation to the United States.

Mal. Ribadu held multiple meetings with key American institutions and officials. From members of the White House Faith Office, to officials of the State Department and the National Security Council, to the US Department of War, and crucially, the US Congress—where the mess had in fact first kicked off from.

The Ribadu-led delegation had a clear mission: to denounce that narrative of a genocide, or religious persecution, to stress that Nigeria’s security challenges affected everyone—Christian, Muslim and Pagan—and to seek a partnership with the United States that would help Nigeria fight these terrorist groups once and for all.

Mallam Ribadu, during that visit met with the U.S Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth—building a crucial and strong relationship the country needed to advance against terrorist and criminal groups.

By the time the Ribadu-delegation were back, the seeds were already bearing fruit from the visit. The two governments, the United States and Nigeria had agreed to establish a Joint Working Group that would present a united front to coordinate their countries’ security cooperation. On the Nigerian part, membership was drawn from senior officials from the defence, intelligence, foreign affairs, police, and humanitarian agencies.

The tone from the United States had switched from dealing with an enemy, to partnering with a friend. By late December 2025, the US and Nigeria, through the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes in Northwest Nigeria—precisely in some areas around Sokoto State—against positions associated with Islamic State militants and allied groups. This was possible through the strengthened relationship the two nations now enjoyed, and consequently through shared and actionable intelligence.

Since that time, the two countries have shared intelligence between their security apparatuses. The US Government has also delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security agencies.

Mal. Ribadu’s meeting with Vice President J. D. Vance was not accidental. It was the build up of long weeks and months of strategic engagements, conversations behind-the-scenes, strengthened diplomatic relations, and a burgeoning friendship between the two countries. Their discussions centered around counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, defense collaboration, and regional stability in West Africa—particularly threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP and affiliate groups in the Sahel.

This visit, for Nigeria symbolized the point of high-level rest between it and the United States. It was a significant point in the deepening of Nigeria-U.S security cooperation. Nigeria will now receive more training and improved intelligence support from its U.S. counterparts, and a firmer resolve for a joint effort to dismantle terrorism in the country.

This hard-reset in Nigeria-U.S. relations has turned a once frictional relationship into a collaborative one—and the work is far from over. Vice President Vance is no casual personality in the U.S. Government; his door does not open for just any visitor. That Mal. Ribadu walked through it says everything about how far Nigeria has come—and signals, clearly, where it is headed.

Mohammed Abiodun is a historian, and writes from Abuja

https://naijacurrents.com/that-meeting-with-j-d-vance-and-the-hard-reset-mohammed-abiodun/

Highlights of President Tinubu’s Reforms in the Telecommunications Sector In the early days of Nigeria’s mobile revoluti...
10/05/2026

Highlights of President Tinubu’s Reforms in the Telecommunications Sector

In the early days of Nigeria’s mobile revolution, the promise was simply to deliver connectivity. A signal, a call, a message delivered. Two decades on, that promise feels almost quaint. What Nigerians now demand—what they increasingly expect—is something more intimate and exacting: a system that works not just in theory, but in the texture of daily life.

Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country’s telecommunications policy has begun to pivot toward that expectation. The shift is subtle in language but significant in consequence. From access to experience, from expansion to accountability, from infrastructure to impact.

At the surface, the changes are easy to catalogue. Fewer dropped calls when compared to years ago—people forget how bad things were so quickly. Faster browsing speeds on High Definition screens. More reliable coverage in places that once flickered on the edge of service. Beneath these incremental improvements lies a broader reordering of how the telecom ecosystem functions—and who it ultimately serves.

For years, the Nigerian telecom user operated in a fog of uncertainty, and where anything given had to be taken. Tariff plans were dense and often opaque, with hidden charges embedded in fine print or obscured by complexity. Today, a new regime of tariff simplification has begun to impose clarity: first, fewer plans, second, standardized disclosures, and third advance notice for price changes. It is, in effect, a quiet rebalancing of power—placing information, and therefore choice, back in the hands of consumers.

Transparency, however, is not confined to pricing. In a country where network outages once arrived without explanation, the introduction of a centralized outage reporting system marks a cultural shift. This is the NCC’s Major Network Outage Reporting portal. Operators are now compelled to disclose disruptions, explain causes, and provide timelines for restoration. The significance of this goes to the root of the relationship between the operators and consumers: and that is trust in the system. And trust, in a digital economy, is currency.

If transparency addresses the user’s experience, enforcement addresses the system itself. Under President Tinubu, the NCC has strengthened its quality-of-service regulations. Its new regulations gives it powers to extend accountability beyond operators to infrastructure providers—who are key to ensuring network quality is delivered. This signals a recognition that poor service is rarely accidental. It is systemic. Even the seemingly mundane crackdown on illegal signal boosters speaks to this logic: small distortions, multiplied across a network, can degrade performance at scale. Removing them is less about policing and more about restoring equilibrium.

Employing the powers of its 2024 regulations, the NCC has recently directed Mobile Network Operators to pay compensation to consumers across the country who made calls, data services or sent SMS in areas where those operators failed to meet Quality of Service key performance indicators. This compensation signals a trend of accountability and transparency among regulators under the President Tinubu administration.

Yet perhaps the most consequential reforms are those that operate at the intersection of identity, finance, and security. The full enforcement of SIM registration linkage to National Identity Numbers (NINs) within the first year of President Tinubu’s coming into office has effectively ended anonymous participation in Nigeria’s telecom and invariably, the digital space. In practical terms, this has implications for crime prevention and financial fraud. In broader terms, it represents the consolidation of a digital identity architecture—one that underpins everything from mobile banking to civic participation.

That architecture has already proven its importance. When a protracted dispute between banks and telecom operators threatened to disrupt USSD services—the backbone of everyday financial transactions for millions—it was resolved at scale, restoring stability to a system many Nigerians rely on more than formal banking interfaces. The introduction of clearer, user-controlled billing for these services further underscores a recurring theme: transparency not as an abstract ideal, but as a functional necessity.

Behind these consumer-facing reforms by the telecommunication regulator, under President Tinubu lies a less visible, but equally critical, effort to stabilize the industry itself.

Telecom networks do not improve in isolation; they depend on capital, governance, and policy certainty. The decision to allow tariffs to better reflect operational realities has unlocked significant investment—over a Trillion Naira in a single year—fueling the expansion of network infrastructure and the deployment of thousands of new sites. In 2025 alone, operators deployed over 2800 new sites that deliver improved capacity and increased coverage of their networks.

It is a reminder that affordability and sustainability must be carefully balanced; a system that is too constrained to invest cannot improve. And President Tinubu and his team understand this.

Governance reforms, too, play a quiet but decisive role. Stronger corporate oversight, risk management, and cybersecurity preparedness are not the kind of changes that make headlines. But they determine whether networks fail or endure, whether data is compromised or protected. In this sense, reliability is as much a product of boardroom discipline as it is of engineering.

The NCC has reviewed its Guidlines for Corporate Governance in the telecommunications industry to strengthen the sector’s capacity to deliver quality to Nigerians. The regulator has also launched the first Cyber Resilience Framework for the Telecommunications sector.

For Nigeria’s young population—arguably the most digitally engaged demographic in Africa—these shifts are beginning to shape opportunity in tangible ways. The expansion of ICT parks and digital innovation hubs across universities—started under the late President Buhari administration but completed under President Tinubu—is creating physical spaces where ideas can be tested and scaled. A regulatory sandbox now allows startups to experiment within the telecom ecosystem without prohibitive barriers. And partnerships with Nokia that train young engineers on 4G and 5G technologies are quietly building the human infrastructure required to sustain growth.

The result is an emerging feedback loop: better networks enable new businesses; new businesses create jobs; a growing digital economy demands even better networks. It is a cycle that, if maintained, could redefine Nigeria’s economic trajectory.

There is also a symbolic dimension to recent policy choices. The designation of telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) by President Bola Tinubu elevates it from commercial asset to national priority. In a country where fibre cuts and equipment theft have long disrupted service, this signals a shift in how connectivity is valued—and protected.

And yet, for all the structural reforms, the true measure of President Tinubu’s reforms in the telecommunications sector remains stubbornly personal. It is in the student who can attend an online class without interruption, the entrepreneur who can process payments seamlessly, the young developer testing an idea in a campus innovation hub. It is in the mundane reliability of a system that, increasingly, fades into the background because it simply works.

Nigeria’s telecom story is still being written. The gains are uneven, the challenges persistent. But there is a discernible movement—from a system that merely connects, to one that supports, protects, and empowers.

In the end, that may be the most meaningful transformation of all: not the presence of a signal, but the confidence that it will be there when it matters.

* Sandra Pam Gyang is a technology enthusiast and writes from Abuja.

https://naijacurrents.com/highlights-of-president-tinubus-reforms-in-the-telecommunications-sector-sandra-pam-gyang/

2027 Guber: Tuggar, Better prepared to Take Bauchi to Greater HeightsBy Hamisu HamzaAt his formal declaration held at th...
03/05/2026

2027 Guber: Tuggar, Better prepared to Take Bauchi to Greater Heights

By Hamisu Hamza

At his formal declaration held at the Games Village in Bauchi, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and frontline governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), began his journey toward the Bauchi Government House on a strong footing.
His message was clear and direct: governance must move beyond rhetoric to practical results, transparency, and measurable development. Tuggar made it known that leadership must be defined not by endless promises, but by the ability to “show the work” through policies that positively impact the lives of the people.

Why Tuggar?

Tuggar’s ambition is centered on repositioning Bauchi State into a leading force in agriculture, solid minerals development, commerce, and investment. His vision is to move the state from untapped potential to productive prosperity by utilizing its vast human and natural resources.

With a distinguished background spanning business, diplomacy, legislation, and public service, Tuggar possesses a rare blend of local understanding and international exposure. His experience at both national and global levels places him in a unique position to connect Bauchi to investment opportunities, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, rare earth minerals, and lithium deposits where the state holds enormous potential.

Beyond the boardrooms and diplomatic circles, Tuggar remains deeply connected to the grassroots. His upbringing and long-standing relationship with rural communities have given him firsthand understanding of the realities facing farmers, traders, youths, and ordinary citizens across the state.

This understanding is expected to shape policies that prioritize agricultural productivity, rural development, access to markets, job creation, and economic empowerment for local communities.

A Development-Driven Agenda

Tuggar’s blueprint for Bauchi revolves around service, progress, accountability, and institutional development. His agenda focuses strongly on:

* Workers’ welfare
* Security
* Education
* Healthcare
* Youth and women empowerment
* ICT and digital innovation
* Economic growth and investment

On workers’ welfare, emphasis will be placed on prompt payment of salaries and gratuities to uphold the dignity of civil servants and pensioners.

In the area of security, his approach is expected to combine intelligence-led strategies, stronger community engagement, and collaboration with security agencies and traditional institutions to tackle insecurity and social unrest.

His administration also aims to address unemployment, poverty, and drug abuse through targeted interventions, vocational development, entrepreneurship support, and skills acquisition programs for young people.

Education remains another critical pillar of his vision. Tuggar has consistently emphasized the need to reduce the number of out-of-school children, improve learning standards, expand vocational education, and promote digital literacy and ICT innovation in line with modern realities.

On healthcare, special attention is expected to be given to women, children, and vulnerable communities through improved access, affordability, and strengthened social protection systems.

Governance Built on Transparency and Institutions

One of the defining features of Tuggar’s public image is his emphasis on transparency, accountability, and institutional governance.

Rather than personality-driven leadership, he advocates for systems that are efficient, sustainable, and rooted in the rule of law. His approach reflects a belief that good governance is not built on slogans or media optics, but on discipline, consistency, and functional institutions.

His leadership style also places importance on collaboration with traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, and development partners in fostering unity and social stability across Bauchi State.

A Profile Shaped by Experience

Tuggar’s journey from Bauchi to the international diplomatic stage reflects decades of experience across multiple sectors.

Before venturing fully into politics, he built a strong reputation in business and public affairs. During his time in the House of Representatives, he became known for advocating reforms in public procurement and accountability, demonstrating a governance philosophy rooted in due process and merit.

His role in advancing conversations around procurement reforms and institutional accountability further strengthened his reputation as a reform-minded leader.

At the diplomatic level, Tuggar served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, where he played significant roles in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing Nigeria’s interests abroad. His diplomatic engagements also contributed to efforts surrounding the return of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria through sustained international dialogue.

As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuggar projected Nigeria’s voice strongly on major regional and global issues. His tenure reflected calm diplomacy, strategic engagement, and firm defense of national interest.

Among notable moments during his service was his involvement in securing the release of detained Nigerian military personnel in Burkina Faso through diplomatic negotiations. He also attracted attention internationally for firmly rejecting proposals suggesting the deportation of foreign criminal elements into Nigeria, insisting that the country must protect its sovereignty and security interests.

Economic Diplomacy and Global Networks

Tuggar’s understanding of global politics and economic diplomacy remains one of his strongest political advantages.

Over the years, he consistently promoted policies aimed at strengthening trade, attracting investment, supporting diaspora engagement, and building strategic international partnerships capable of supporting local economic growth.

His supporters believe this global network and exposure can translate into practical development opportunities for Bauchi State through foreign investment, industrial partnerships, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development.

Leadership for a Changing World

In an era where governance increasingly requires innovation, strategic thinking, and global competitiveness, Tuggar is widely seen by many supporters as a leader prepared for the demands of the 21st century.

His ability to bridge traditional values with modern governance aspirations places him in a unique position among the current field of aspirants.

Supporters also point to his calm disposition, intellectual depth, and methodical approach to leadership as qualities that distinguish him politically.

Beyond politics and diplomacy, Tuggar has also impacted lives through the Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Foundation, which has supported communities across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State through various humanitarian and empowerment initiatives.

The Bigger Question

As the 2027 governorship race gradually gathers momentum, many political observers believe the central question may no longer simply be who wants to govern Bauchi, but who possesses the experience, exposure, competence, and strategic vision required to move the state forward in a rapidly changing world.

To many supporters, Tuggar represents that possibility.

They see in him a leader capable of combining international experience with grassroots understanding, institutional reform with human development, and economic diplomacy with practical governance.

For them, Bauchi does not merely need another politician; it needs leadership driven by vision, accountability, courage, and results.

And in their view, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar embodies that direction for the future of Bauchi State.

https://naijacurrents.com/2027-guber-tuggar-better-prepared-to-take-bauchi-to-greater-heights/

A Strategic Roadmap for Nigeria’s New Power Minister – Muhammed Dahiru The appointment of Nigeria’s new Minister of Powe...
02/05/2026

A Strategic Roadmap for Nigeria’s New Power Minister – Muhammed Dahiru

The appointment of Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, comes at a critical juncture for the nation’s energy sector—one often misunderstood as a simple equation of oil, gas and generation capacity.

In reality, the deeper constraint lies in a far less discussed domain: metallurgy.

This perspective was highlighted by Muhammed Dahiru, a close associate of the minister, who offered strategic advice on his X formerly Twitter handle as Tegbe assumes office. Dahiru noted that global supply chains for advanced gas turbines—the backbone of many thermal power plants—are currently under severe strain.

According to him, leading manufacturers such as General Electric, Siemens and Mitsubishi are fully booked until at least 2029, with new orders unlikely to be delivered before 2030.

Costs have surged significantly, with turbine prices nearly tripling in recent years.



He explained that at the core of the challenge are turbine blades made from single-crystal nickel superalloys, engineered through highly specialised vacuum furnace processes that can take up to 90 weeks.



These components, costing roughly $600,000 per set, are produced by only a handful of companies worldwide, with even major industrial nations struggling to replicate the required precision.

Against this backdrop, Dahiru urged the minister to adopt a pragmatic and strategic approach focused on immediate and sustainable gains.



He advised that priority should be given to the rehabilitation of idle power plants, many of which remain underutilised due to maintenance challenges rather than lack of capacity.

Restoring these facilities, he said, would deliver additional megawatts to the grid without the need for new turbine procurement.



Dahiru also stressed the urgency of securing long-lead spare parts and maintenance contracts, warning that global supply delays could worsen plant downtime if not addressed proactively.



On energy diversification, he called for an aggressive scale-up of renewable energy, particularly solar, noting Nigeria’s comparative advantage in solar resources and the opportunity to reduce reliance on the national grid.

He further identified persistent transmission and gas supply bottlenecks as critical issues requiring immediate attention, emphasising that generation gains would remain limited without efficient power evacuation and consistent gas supply.



In the long term, Dahiru underscored the importance of building local technical capacity alongside fostering strategic global partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s energy resilience.

As the new minister settles into office, Dahiru’s intervention underscores a broader message: Nigeria’s power challenges are as much about systems, supply chains and technical capabilities as they are about generation.



Addressing these structural realities, he suggested, will be key to delivering stable and reliable electricity to Nigerians.

https://naijacurrents.com/a-strategic-roadmap-for-nigerias-new-power-minister-muhammed-dahiru/

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