Mohammed Shosanya
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to own the power infrastructure in their areas and ensure its protection against vandalism.
He said this in his Christmas message made available to Premium News on Wednesday.
“By preventing the acts of vandalism through our vigilance, we are also ensuring the protection of our grid from collapse and the gains achieved in the incremental addition of power to the grid as promised Nigerians”,he added.
He hinted that power supply has improved to households and businesses across the country on account of the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu.
He said:“The reforms, particularly in the Power sector, have started yielding positive results and those results will be consolidated upon to make life more meaningful for all Nigerians. Beyond the national grid alignment,renewable and alternative sources of electricity supply are being vigorously pursued,especially for our educational and health institutions”.
According to him,President Tinubu has restated the fact that electricity is a fundamental human right of all Nigerians,adding that his Ministry is pursing this agenda with vigour in line with the President’s directive.
He expressed optimism that the new year will herald a new dedication and commitment in this area and in all the power sector value chain”.
Adelabu also reassured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to delivering on its Renewed Hope Agenda,adding that Nigerians will soon begin to reap the dividends of democracy.
He urged Christians and Nigerians to emulate the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
He also called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the betterment of fellow Nigerians and the country, reflecting on the sacrifice Jesus made to redeem humanity.
He encouraged Nigerians to follow Jesus’ example by making sacrifices for the greater good.
“On this occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, this is to wish our Christian brothers and sisters a wonderful celebration. Let us all reflect on the sacrifice that the Saviour of the World, made by becoming a mere mortal, in other to redeem us of our sins. We are encouraged by this huge and monumental sacrifice of Jesus Christ, to also key into this sacrifice, in giving our support to the economic reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the reforms are being undertaken to secure the future of all Nigerians”,he added.