Nigeria's Vice President advocates for decentralizing the electricity grid to combat persistent power outages nationwide.(Photo by Nigerian Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images)
EPICSTORIAN — Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for Nigeria’s national grid decentralisation as a critical step to address frequent power outages that have left parts of the country, particularly northern states, in darkness.
Speaking at the 145th NEC meeting, in his advocacy for national grid decentralization, Shettima outlined a plan to incorporate regional mini-grids and renewable energy solutions to improve power stability across Nigeria.
Regional mini-grids and renewables proposed to boost stability as part of National Grid Decentralisation.
Frequent national grid failures have highlighted the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s energy infrastructure.
Shettima noted that vandalism and infrastructure challenges underscore the necessity of a more resilient, diversified energy network.
His proposal aims to lessen the grid’s vulnerability by giving regions more autonomy over electricity generation and distribution, especially in areas with unique energy potentials, like solar resources in the north.
Key components of this decentralisation initiative include establishing solar mini-grids and promoting other renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and photovoltaic technology.
Shettima emphasised that the move would empower states to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity locally.
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He urged the Council to endorse the Nigeria Energy Sector Implementation Plan, which would provide the framework for these enhancements.
The Vice President highlighted that modernising and diversifying the grid is crucial for Nigeria’s economic future, as reliable power is essential for industrial growth, education, and overall development.
Decentralisation, he argued, could transform Nigeria’s energy sector, making power outages a “relic of the past.”
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