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Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has promised to significantly transform Nigeria’s power sector, pledging to generate, transmit, and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity within four years if elected president in 2027.
Obi made the promise while addressing supporters and party stakeholders at a town hall meeting held at the Classique Event Centre in Lagos. The event reportedly went ahead despite an earlier attack on the venue by suspected thugs.
Describing electricity as one of the biggest obstacles to Nigeria’s economic development, Obi said his administration would prioritize power supply alongside security and education.
According to him, the three sectors would receive immediate attention through what he described as a declaration of a state of emergency.
“If we are elected, we will declare an immediate state of emergency on security, education, and electricity. As I promised, we will generate, transmit, and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity, because we want industrial work,” he said.
The presidential hopeful argued that Nigeria’s unreliable electricity supply has continued to weaken businesses, discourage industrial investment, and limit employment opportunities. He maintained that meaningful economic growth would remain difficult to achieve without a dependable power sector.
To highlight the country’s electricity challenges, Obi compared Nigeria’s power generation capacity with that of South Africa, noting that the latter generates more than 40,000 megawatts despite having a smaller population.
“I was in South Africa; they have over 40,000 megawatts of electricity, and yet people are complaining they have no power when we have just 4,000 in Nigeria, and we’re not complaining. This is the time for us to come out to complain,” he added.
His proposed 10,000MW target represents a significant increase from the roughly 4,000MW cited in his remarks. However, achieving that ambition would require more than increasing generation capacity. Nigeria would also need substantial improvements in transmission infrastructure, distribution networks, gas supply, investment, and the financial stability of the electricity market.
This is particularly important because electricity generated but not efficiently transmitted and distributed cannot adequately serve homes, factories, and businesses.
Obi’s pledge is likely to become part of the wider debate over economic development ahead of the 2027 presidential election, especially as Nigerians continue to struggle with frequent blackouts and rising costs of alternative power sources.
For millions of households and business owners, the real test will not simply be whether another electricity target is announced, but whether reliable and affordable power becomes a reality.
“Sir Bartholomew White Ebe is a Lagos-based media personality, Music Artist, Producer, and a Relationship Coach and independent journalist. With over seven years of experience tracking political developments and cultural shifts in Nigeria, he specializes in local current affairs, grassroots politics, and community-driven reporting across Lagos State. As the founder and chief editor of Snow Multimedia Connect {SNOW TV}, he leads the editorial team to deliver verified, high-impact stories to digital audiences.”
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