Shettima's constitutional amendment offers alternative route to electricity supply in Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has proposed transferring electricity regulation, generation, transmission, and distribution from the Federal Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List through the Electricity Act 2023.
In Brief
- •Vice President Kashim Shettima has proposed transferring electricity regulation, generation, transmission, and distribution from the Federal Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List through the Electricity Act 2023.
- •The national power grid collapsed at least three times in 2026, with electricity generation dropping to zero megawatts on January 23 and 39 megawatts on January 27.
- •Despite claims of improved performance, Nigerians continue to pay estimated electricity bills and face power shortages, with the grid collapsing four times in 2025.
Why It Matters
The proposed constitutional amendment could potentially address Nigeria's chronic power supply issues by shifting responsibility to state governments. This move aims to bypass bureaucratic corruption and accelerate economic development. However, the success of this approach remains to be seen, as it depends on the willingness and capacity of state governments to implement the changes effectively.
Key Details
- Total Bond Issued
- N4.4tn
- Grid Collapses in 2026
- 3
- Grid Collapses in 2025
- 4
- Minimum Electricity Generation in 2026
- 0 MW
- Minimum Electricity Generation in 2025
- 39 MW
Context & Background
President Bola Tinubu promised to provide constant electricity for four years during his 2022 presidential campaign. Despite this promise, the national power grid has experienced frequent collapses and electricity generation has been inadequate.
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