Tinubu Promises To End Power Outages In Hospitals

President Bola Tinubu has promised his administration’s commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s health sector, stressing the urgent need to address persistent power supply challenges in the country’s medical institutions.
Tinubu, who made the promise while speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, held on Tuesday in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that no Nigerian should die due to power interruptions in healthcare facilities.
Tinubu, represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said, “Today, we face a pressing issue that affects every Nigerian: the persistent power supply crisis in our tertiary hospitals and public health institutions.
“In surgical theatres, maternity wards, intensive care units, laboratories, and emergency rooms across the country, power outages too often compromise safety, interrupt care, and cost lives.
“This crisis demands our immediate attention and concerted action,” Tinubu stated.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga.
According to the statement, the president described the situation as unacceptable and pledged that his government would prioritise sustainable energy solutions for health facilities nationwide.
“These outages cannot continue, and under our administration, they should not. Lives are at stake. We must act now,” he said.
The President explained that efforts to improve the energy situation in healthcare are part of a broader national strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to decentralise energy solutions and foster private sector involvement.
“Let me therefore affirm unequivocally that my administration is fully committed to the transformation of our health sector by targeting innovative solutions at the hydra-headed challenges bedevilling the sector, including the sub-optimal, inefficient and often uneconomical electricity supply that drives up the cost of services, disrupts care, compromises quality and increases patient dissatisfaction.
“This initiative to advance energy solutions in our hospitals is not an isolated intervention. It is an integral part of the strategic direction of the Renewed Hope Agenda to address energy poverty in Nigeria by decentralising and deploying tailor-made solutions and promoting private sector participation,” Tinubu stated.
He reassured private investors of a conducive environment for business in the health, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Tinubu said the government is ready to collaborate with credible partners, particularly in renewable and hybrid energy systems.
Citing ongoing national initiatives, the president said, “Through the Energy Transition Plan and our Power Sector Reform initiatives, we are building a robust foundation for cleaner, more resilient, and more decentralised energy delivery systems across Nigeria.
“These efforts are deeply rooted in the principles of sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity.”
He noted that the Energy Transition Plan would prioritise off-grid solar and hybrid systems for critical public infrastructure. It will also offer incentives for private sector engagement, supportive regulations, and innovative financing models to attract both local and international investments.