The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign his position after securing President Bola Tinubu’s consent to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
The development followed a meeting between the minister and the president on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where Adelabu presented a comprehensive briefing on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, on Tuesday, noted that a central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan.
The minister outlined milestones recorded under his leadership, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery across the power sector.
“In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days,” the statement read.
The timing of the anticipated resignation reflects efforts to ensure continuity in ongoing reforms, including efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers.
President Tinubu had earlier instructed all appointees who wanted to contest elective office to resign on or before March 31.
The president commended the minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a strong policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector, and granted his consent and blessing for the minister to pursue his governorship ambition.
