Joseph Tegbe, Nigeria’s minister of power, has called for collaboration between the ministry and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to address corruption-related challenges and achieve sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s electricity supply.
Tegbe, who paid a courtesy visit to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, decried that about 30 percent of challenges in the sector are linked to vandalism, stressing the need for ICPC’s guidance and institutional support in tackling corruption and enforcing accountability.
The minister, in a statement signed by Clement Ezeorah, deputy director, press and public relations officer of the ministry, assured Nigerians of ongoing efforts to deliver visible improvements in electricity supply before the end of the year.
He emphasised that electricity impacts every citizen, rich or poor.
“Electricity is no longer free. One way or another, people must pay. Ultimately, someone has to bear the cost,” he stated as he also pledged that the vulnerable groups would be protected to ensure equitable access.
