Nigeria: We'll Provide Reliable Power in Nigeria - Tinubu

What the report says

President Bola Tinubu used an All Progressives Congress campaign rally in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to restate promises on power supply, jobs and the cost of living. According to Vanguard’s report distributed by AllAfrica, Tinubu said his government would work toward more reliable electricity, a stronger industrial base and wider support for nano, micro, small and medium-sized businesses as part of efforts to improve the economy.

He also said his administration would continue the removal of petrol subsidy and keep supporting the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Tinubu added that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from financial wrongdoing would be directed to NELFUND to help students access higher education. The article places these comments in the context of his broader economic message to supporters ahead of the campaign period.

Vanguard further reported that Tinubu pledged to establish six mechanised farming service centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, along with more investment in irrigation and agricultural research. That proposal is aimed at raising food production and easing pressure on prices. More broadly, the remarks reflect the administration’s attempt to tie power reform, employment growth and agriculture to lower living costs, though the article does not provide details on implementation timelines or financing.