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The Real State of Power

A monthly report by Dr. Sunny Okonkwo
Practitioner · Researcher · Energy Commentator
"Nigeria does not have an electricity shortage. It has a ten percent delivery rate on the electricity it needs."
— From Edition One
A monthly publication that cuts through the official noise around Nigerian electricity. The Real State of Power publishes twice every month with the data, analysis, and straight thinking that shape decisions in boardrooms, ministries, and policy circles across Lagos, Abuja, and beyond.
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Edition One · April 2026 · Closing Analysis

Nigeria Without a Power Minister: A Sector at Crossroads

Published 4 May 2026 · 8 min read

Nigeria woke up on April 30 without a Power Minister for the first time in three years. Adebayo Adelabu stepped down to chase a governorship ambition, leaving behind a sector still searching for its footing. Lagos signed a 60 MW deal that quietly redefines how power should be paid for. The Nigerian Revenue Service walked away from the grid entirely. And the casualty count for 2025 climbed to 192. April was a month of departures and decisions. Here is what they mean for the lights staying on.

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Edition One · April 2026

Nigeria Without a Power Minister: A Sector at Crossroads

Published 4 May 2026 · Closing Analysis

Adelabu's exit. The Lagos 60 MW deal. NRS walks from the grid. The casualty count climbs to 192. A full read of where the sector stood at the close of April.

About This Publication

The Real State of Power is an independent monthly publication by Dr. Sunny Okonkwo, a data scientist and energy sector strategist with over fifteen years of experience across Nigeria's energy, telecommunications, and banking industries. It exists to cut through the noise that surrounds Nigerian electricity coverage and provide readers with data, analysis, and ground-level intelligence that decision-makers can actually use.

Every first Monday of the month, the publication releases its Closing Analysis, a deep look at the previous month's grid performance, sector developments, and systemic trends. Every last Monday, it publishes its Forward Outlook, covering mid-month developments, breaking sector news, and the picture for the coming month.

The publication serves three audiences simultaneously. Policy makers and regulators looking for honest sector intelligence. Business leaders making decisions that depend on Nigerian power reliability. Energy professionals who need a clear-eyed read on where the market is moving. The writing is independent, the analysis is direct, and the conclusions are drawn from public data and the lived experience of someone who has spent his career inside this sector.