ADP demands electricity reforms, proposes 2027–2035 transformation plan
- ✦Nigeria faces a chronic electricity crisis that hinders industrialization, increases production costs, and forces businesses to rely on expensive alternative power sources.
- ✦The ADP emphasizes that electricity must be treated as essential national infrastructure rather than just a commercial commodity to drive food security and economic growth.
- The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has demanded urgent electricity-sector reforms, citing a lack of transparency and accountability in public investments.
- The party proposed a 'National Electricity Transformation Programme' spanning 2027 to 2035 to address Nigeria's persistent power supply crisis.
- The ADP advocates for an independent technical and financial audit of all major electricity projects and contracts to ensure public funds are effectively utilized.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has called on the Federal Government to embark on urgent electricity-sector reforms, demanding greater transparency in public investments and accountability in the management of funds committed to the power sector.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What does the ADP suggest as a solution to Nigeria's electricity crisis?
The ADP suggests implementing a National Electricity Transformation Programme (2027–2035), conducting independent audits of electricity projects, and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in sector contracts and expenditures.
Why does the ADP believe Nigeria's current electricity strategy is failing?
The party argues that the crisis stems from governance issues, lack of investment discipline, and institutional inefficiency, noting that decades of public expenditure have not resulted in improvements commensurate with the resources committed.
