FG Proposes N8bn Campaign To Educate Nigerians On Electricity Bill Payments

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has proposed N8billion to educate Nigerians on the importance of supporting the power sector on Monday while defending the ministry’s budget before the National Assembly joint committee on power.

Over widespread non-payment of electricity bills and power theft, the Federal Ministry of Power has proposed an N8 billion advocacy campaign to educate Nigerians on the importance of supporting the power sector.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this during the ministry’s 2025 budget defense before the National Assembly’s joint committee on power. He stressed the need for public re-orientation to ensure citizens understand that the power sector is a shared national asset requiring collective responsibility.

“We are a nation of over 200 million people. Reaching everyone with this message requires using social media, digital platforms, and traditional print media to create widespread awareness. That’s why we have proposed N8 billion for this advocacy effort,” Adelabu stated.

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Advocacy Focus Areas

The campaign aims to tackle key challenges in the sector, including:

Encouraging Nigerians to pay electricity bills promptly.

Combating power theft by fostering a culture of accountability.

Promoting a sense of shared ownership and protection of national power infrastructure.

“Our people need to understand that avoiding power theft and paying bills regularly are critical to improving the sector,” Adelabu added.

Public Reaction

The proposed expenditure has sparked debate, with critics questioning whether such funds could be better allocated to addressing systemic issues, such as inadequate power supply and aging infrastructure. However, the ministry maintains that advocacy is essential for long-term sustainability in the sector.

“Our people need to know that they should avoid power theft. When they see something, they must say something,” he added.

“Our people need to know that they must pay their bills regularly. All these need to be passed across. We believe that the power sector needs to do a lot of advocacy, re-orientation and re-education of our people,” Mr Adelabu said.

This move comes at a time when Nigeria’s power sector continues to grapple with low revenue collection and inefficiencies, raising the stakes for transformative solutions.