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On Thursday, Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Power Minister, took center stage in Abuja to roll out the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy, igniting a fresh chapter in the nation’s energy narrative.
A press release circulated on Friday, February 28, 2025, revealed that a new blueprint—forged through a dynamic alliance of domestic and global players—sets out to reshape Nigeria’s electricity ecosystem into a resilient, all-embracing powerhouse for the future.
The grand reveal, set up by the Federal Ministry of Power and bolstered by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) via its United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), doubled as the launchpad for the Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) 2024—a bold roadmap unveiled with fanfare.
The gathering drew a high-powered crowd, from cabinet heavyweights and the Interministerial Power Sector Group to international funders and corporate trailblazers, all witnessing a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s energy saga.
The Power Minister framed the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and NIRP 2024 as game-changing benchmarks in the nation’s power overhaul, spotlighting Nigeria’s resolve to anchor its energy ambitions in hard data and a vision for enduring progress.
“Today marks a turning point in our nation’s energy landscape. The integration of the NIRP with our National Integrated Electricity Policy lays the foundation for transformative investments in generation, transmission, and distribution.
“This milestone secures our energy future and creates an enabling legal and regulatory environment that is highly conducive to both local and international private sector participation,” Adelabu said.
The NIEP was developed with the support of power sector professionals and donor partners, including the African Development Bank, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the Tony Blair Institute, and UKNIAF.
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The statement noted that since January 2022, the FCDO, through UKNIAF, has provided critical technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in the development of the NIRP.
This effort has ensured a data-driven approach to addressing Nigeria’s power sector challenges, reinforcing the UK government’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the sector and fostering an enabling environment for private sector participation.
The Power Component Lead at UKNIAF, Frank Edozie, described the initiative as a game-changer for Nigeria’s electricity industry.
“UKNIAF is proud to support this catalytic initiative. Our support in developing the IRP and NIEP underscores our commitment to Nigeria’s power sector reform and reinforces the country’s promise as a premier destination for sustainable energy investment.
Edozie stated that the strategic plans created a pathway for increased private sector participation by establishing a transparent, stable, and conducive environment for investments to drive growth and innovation across the power value chain.
