Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said electricity supply has improved in parts of Nigeria, insisting that Nigerians now enjoy more power than they did in 2015 and 2023.

Aide speaks on current situation

Bwala made the claim during an interview on Arise TV, where he acknowledged that challenges still exist in the power sector but argued that there are noticeable improvements in some areas.

He pointed to the Federal Capital Territory as one of the regions experiencing relatively stable electricity compared to others.

Focus shifts from supply to tariffs

According to him, many of the current complaints about electricity are now centred more on tariffs than on availability in certain locations.

He suggested that this reflects a shift in concerns, as some areas are seeing better supply than before.

Reforms opening up the sector

Bwala also credited recent government reforms for expanding participation in the power sector.

He said the legal framework now allows state governments, local authorities, and private investors to play active roles in electricity generation and distribution.

“We have created the legislative environment that has given rise to the capacity of state, local government, and even the private sector to participate,” he said.

‘Judge by hours of supply’

The presidential aide argued that progress should be measured by actual hours of electricity supply rather than political comparisons with previous administrations.

He maintained that Nigerians are more concerned about how much power they receive daily than past benchmarks.

Debate over real impact continues

While Bwala insists there has been measurable improvement, discussions around electricity supply remain a key national issue, with many Nigerians still raising concerns about access, cost, and consistency.