The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that electricity supply has improved across parts of Nigeria under the administration of Bola Tinubu.
Speaking during an appearance on ARISE News, Bwala argued that Nigerians now enjoy better access to power compared to 2015 and even 2023.
“Light has improved in parts of the country; Nigerians have more power now than they did in 2015 and 2023,” he stated.
According to him, this progress is not accidental but the result of deliberate policy decisions and legislative reforms aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s power sector.
Bwala explained that the government has created a more flexible legal framework, enabling states, local governments, and private investors to actively participate in electricity generation and distribution.
“We have created the legislative environment that has given rise to the capacity of states, local governments, and even the private sector to participate in both generation and distribution of power,” he added.
These reforms, he noted, are intended to open up the electricity market and address long-standing supply gaps. While challenges persist, Bwala maintains that the changes are already translating into improved electricity availability in various parts of the country.
Despite these claims, many Nigerians remain skeptical. For a large number of citizens, inconsistent power supply, high tariffs, and frequent outages still define daily reality.
Critics argue that statements like these feel disconnected from the lived experiences of ordinary Nigerians, raising questions about whether the reported “improvements” are widespread or limited to select areas.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: Nigerians are less interested in political assurances and more concerned with stable, reliable electricity that meets their everyday needs.