Gov Abiodun: Power Woes Need Patience Beyond 3.5 Years
Governor Dapo Abiodun has said power sector challenges require patience beyond three and a half years, speaking at the 2026 APC National Convention this Friday. He admitted recent power supply inconsistencies but maintained the situation is "so far, so well" under President Tinubu's reforms. He highlighted successes: elimination of petrol queues, stabilized fuel prices, a now-predictable forex environment where "the dollar is no longer a store of wealth," and foreign reserves inching toward $50 billion—though he noted these gains may take time to reach grassroots.
On security, Abiodun stated President Tinubu is "on top of the situation" and expects improvements before elections, while suggesting political adversaries may be fueling insecurity. He emphasized that the administration is "confronting those challenges frontally."
These national-level claims about power, fuel, forex, and security directly impact every Nigerian's cost of living and daily stability. The governor acknowledges problems but points to gradual improvement—do you see evidence of these claimed successes in your own community? How do official metrics like $50 billion reserves align with your personal experience of power supply reliability, fuel availability, and safety?