28/02/2026
The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Abdulwaheed Adebayo Adelabu, yesterday met with the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to address concerns over epileptic power supply within their franchise areas.
During the meeting, the Minister charged the company to intensify efforts toward delivering improved and reliable electricity to the people, emphasizing that the voices and concerns of Nigerians must remain a top priority. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting distribution companies with the necessary policy direction and institutional backing to ensure measurable progress in power supply.
He also reemphasized that prepaid meters under the ongoing metering initiatives are meant to be free to customers. He urged IBEDC to ensure full compliance with this directive in order to promote transparency, fairness, and consumer confidence in the power sector.
Adelabu remains steadfast in his mission to drive reforms, strengthen accountability, and deliver sustainable improvements across the nation’s power sector.