By Vivian Okejeme
The Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), a civil society organisation, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the settlement of about N3 trillion owed to electricity companies.
HAI described the decision as a bold step toward reviving Nigeria’s power sector.
In a statement released on Friday, the group said the move demonstrates strong leadership and signals the administration’s commitment to stabilising the electricity industry and driving economic growth.
According to HAI in a statement by Ernest Omo, director of press and communications, Nigeria’s power sector has for decades struggled under the weight of mounting debt, operational inefficiencies, and low investor confidence—factors that have limited its ability to deliver reliable electricity to homes and businesses.
The organisation noted that clearing the debt burden would restore confidence among electricity generation and distribution companies, attract fresh investments, and improve service delivery nationwide.
“It is a strategic intervention that removes a major obstacle to progress in the sector,” the statement said, adding that reliable electricity remains critical to industrialisation, job creation, and innovation.
HAI expressed optimism that the development would reposition Nigeria’s energy sector to support broader economic ambitions and enhance competitiveness within Africa.
The group also urged Nigerians to view the debt settlement as a signal to both local and international investors that the country is serious about reforms and committed to creating a more transparent and viable electricity market.
It added that improved financial stability in the sector could unlock new partnerships and accelerate the modernisation of power infrastructure across the country.
While acknowledging the impact of poor electricity supply on productivity and quality of life, HAI said the government’s intervention could pave the way for a more stable power supply and reduced dependence on costly alternative energy sources.
The organisation, however, called on electricity companies to reciprocate the government’s efforts by improving service delivery, while urging citizens to continue supporting the administration’s reform agenda.
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