Adebayo Adelabu Resigns for Oyo Governorship

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power for Nigeria, is set to resign from his position in the coming days. This decision follows a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, where Adebayo Adelabu secured the President's consent and blessing to pursue his governorship ambition in Nigeria — Oyo State. During the meeting, Adebayo Adelabu presented a comprehensive report on his two-and-a-half-year tenure, highlighting efforts to stabilize electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms in Nigeria's power sector. He also presented the National Integrated Electricity Policy and its Strategic Implementation Plan. President Bola Tinubu commended Adebayo Adelabu's performance and dedication. The timing of the resignation is intended to ensure continuity in ongoing reforms, especially concerning gas supply constraints and pipeline repairs affecting power generation.