Electricity is the backbone of modern society, driving everything from homes and businesses to industries and government services. A reliable power supply is essential for a nation’s growth and prosperity.
However, Nigeria’s power sector faces significant challenges, including inadequate funding, ageing infrastructure, regulatory obstacles, and operational inefficiencies. Olufemi Bakare, group chief executive officer of Fenchurch Group, in this interview with Abubakar Ibrahim, energy reporter at BusinessDay, discusses challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, solutions, and the low-hanging fruit in metering, generation, and local content.