President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and relevant agencies to expedite efforts to restore electricity in affected northern states.
During a directive issued on Monday, he emphasized that any attempts to sabotage or damage public utilities would no longer be tolerated.
This move reflects the administration's commitment to stabilizing power infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted electricity for impacted regions.
Tinubu gave the directive at a meeting with Adelabu, who briefed him on efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines at the Aso Rock Villa, on Monday.
“The President directed a long-term solution to the problem,” a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed Monday evening.
The statement was titled ‘President Tinubu expressed concern over blackout in the north, directs speedy restoration of electricity.’
A widespread power failure engulfed 17 northern states in the past week, leaving millions without electricity as they contend with a prolonged blackout.
Authorities blamed vandals who damaged the critical Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, a major conduit supplying electricity to the north.