2027: Tinubu promises Nigerians reliable power supply

File: Tinubu and Shettima

President Bola Tinubu has renewed his promise to provide Nigerians with reliable electricity.

Tinubu made the latest pledge on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress rally at the Dutse Township Stadium in Jigawa State, where he outlined his administration’s priorities ahead of the 2027 general election.

The President said his government would adopt a different approach to addressing the country’s electricity challenges, criticising the existing privatisation model.

“We will provide reliable power, not the old privatisation that is not working,” he said.

“We will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria,” he added.

The latest promise echoes a commitment Tinubu made during a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

At the meeting, he pledged to provide constant electricity and end estimated billing, warning Nigerians against re-electing him if he failed to fulfil the promise, unless he provided adequate reasons for his inability to deliver.

The President also outlined other priorities in the APC’s manifesto, including investment in healthcare, reducing the cost of living, strengthening security and expanding economic opportunities.

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He said the government would invest in medical facilities and create opportunities in every local government.

Tinubu also promised to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base and support businesses across different sizes.

“We will stimulate stronger industrial base of our country. We will help the nano, the small scale business and medium scale business,” he said.

He added that his administration would expand employment opportunities, improve incomes and develop the skills of Nigerians.

“We will expand the job opportunity across real income earners. We will develop their skills,” the President said.

Tinubu’s visit to Jigawa also included the commissioning of four development projects and participation in the APC rally as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.