3rd October, 2026 | News

FG Begins Talks With DisCos on 24-Hour Electricity Supply in Lagos, Abuja-Kano, Enugu-Port Harcourt Corridors

The Federal Government has commenced discussions with electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on plans to establish dedicated energy zones aimed at providing round-the-clock electricity to major economic centres across three key Nigerian corridors.

The initiative will initially focus on the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor, the government said.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, held a strategic meeting with the leadership of selected DisCos and other electricity-sector stakeholders to develop a framework for implementing the proposed 24-hour power supply zones.

FG Targets Reliable Electricity for Major Economic Centres

According to the government, the proposed energy zones are designed to address one of the major challenges in Nigeria’s electricity market: the inability of the distribution segment to fully take up available electricity and deliver it reliably to consumers.

The initiative will prioritise areas with high commercial and industrial electricity demand, with the government seeking to concentrate infrastructure investments and other interventions where they can have significant economic impact.

Tegbe said solving Nigeria’s electricity crisis requires more than increasing power generation and improving transmission infrastructure.

He stressed that the distribution network must also be strengthened to ensure that available electricity reaches homes, businesses and industries.

Lagos, Abuja-Kano, Enugu-Port Harcourt Corridors

The first phase of the proposed energy-zone initiative will cover three major economic corridors:

• Lagos axis
• Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor
• Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor

The government said the targeted areas contain major concentrations of businesses, manufacturers, government institutions and other large electricity consumers.

Reliable electricity in these locations, it added, could help unlock latent commercial and industrial demand while enabling businesses to plan their operations around a more predictable power supply.

FG Seeks to Strengthen DisCos’ Capacity

The discussions with the DisCos are also expected to assess their ability to take up additional electricity and distribute it to customers within the proposed zones.

The government will examine the infrastructure and commercial arrangements required to support the initiative, including the capacity of distribution networks in the targeted areas.

Tegbe said increasing electricity generation alone would not automatically translate into reliable power for consumers if distribution constraints remain unresolved.

The minister also reaffirmed the government’s intention to expand and strengthen electricity infrastructure in high-demand areas as electricity demand grows alongside economic activity.

Initiative Targets Economic Growth

The proposed 24-hour electricity zones form part of the Federal Government’s broader electricity-sector reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The government considers reliable electricity supply essential to economic growth, industrialisation and job creation.

By aligning electricity infrastructure with areas of existing and potential demand, the initiative is expected to create zones where power supply can become more predictable for households, businesses and industries.

DisCos and Energy Stakeholders Join Talks

Representatives of several electricity companies and energy-sector stakeholders attended the meeting, including the leadership of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ikeja Electric, Eko Power, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and Sahara Energy Group.

The Federal Government said consultations with relevant stakeholders will continue as it develops the proposed energy zones.

Further discussions will determine the infrastructure requirements, commercial arrangements and other measures needed to make the planned 24-hour electricity supply model operational.

The initiative comes as the government seeks to address challenges across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, from generation and transmission to distribution and end-user demand, while improving the reliability of electricity supply to major economic centres.