President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.<\/p>\n
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According to Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, the debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade.<\/p>\n
The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025.<\/p>\n
\u2018Following verification, \u20a63.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution.<\/p>\n
\u201cImplementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling \u20a62.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised \u20a6501 billion to fund these payments. Out of the amount, N223 billion has been disbursed, with further payments underway.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat this means for Nigerians: With payments reaching the power value chain, generation will be more stable. With power plants supported, electricity reliability will improve.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAnd as the sector stabilises, more investment, more jobs, and better service will follow.<\/p>\n
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Commenting on the development, Olu Arowolo-Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to President Tinubu, said, \u201cThis programme is not just about settling legacy debts. It is about restoring confidence across the power sector \u2014 ensuring gas suppliers are paid, power plants can keep running, and the system begins to work more reliably,\u201d explained \u201cIt is part of a broader set of reforms already underway \u2014 including better metering and service-based tariffs that link what you pay to the quality of electricity you receive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government is also prioritising power supply to businesses, industries, and small enterprises \u2014 because reliable electricity is critical to creating jobs, supporting livelihoods, and growing the economy.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe goal is simple: more reliable power for homes, stronger support for businesses, and a system that works better for all Nigerians.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Tinubu has commended all stakeholders who supported efforts to resolve the legacy issues in the power sector.<\/p>\n
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He has also confirmed that the next phase (Series II) will begin this quarter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"