Senate Seeks Stronger Public-Private Synergy In Power Sector
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has called for deeper collaboration between government, private investors, and regulatory institutions to tackle persistent challenges in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.
Speaking in Abuja at the 10th Anniversary of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) on Monday, Abaribe said the path to a reliable and sustainable power supply lies in collective action, policy consistency, and sustained investment across the electricity value chain.
He commended the APGC for its decade-long advocacy and partnership role in shaping Nigeria’s energy reform agenda, describing the Association as a “unified and authoritative voice” for the nation’s generation companies.
The senator noted that despite the sector’s progress since privatisation, issues such as tariff imbalance, gas supply constraints, and financial sustainability still threaten the stability of the market.
“APGC has demonstrated its greatest value in providing a platform for collective problem-solving and unified advocacy.
“The future of Nigeria’s energy transformation rests upon our shared commitment to innovation, investment, and inclusive stakeholder engagement,” Abaribe said.
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He urged government agencies, regulators, investors, and development partners to maintain constructive engagement with APGC in driving reforms that would ensure affordable and stable electricity for Nigerians.
“The challenges ahead require coordinated action, and I am confident that through platforms such as this Association, we can achieve the reliable and sustainable electricity supply our nation deserves,” he added.
