Peter Obi has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity by at least 10,000 megawatts (MW) within four years, representing a 250% increase from the country’s current output of about 4,000MW.

Obi made the commitment on Saturday, May 30, 2026, while accepting his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) at the party’s convention in Abuja. He outlined plans across key sectors including power, healthcare, education, agriculture, security and governance, which he said would form the foundation of his administration if elected president in 2027.

Obi, who announced Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, as his vice-presidential candidate, said Nigeria’s power shortfall continues to cripple businesses, choke industries, and stall overall economic growth.

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Peter Obi stated that Nigeria currently has the highest number of citizens without access to electricity in the world. He noted that Nigeria’s electricity output remains significantly below that of comparable countries, with nations such as South Africa and Egypt each generating and distributing more than 40,000MW despite having smaller populations.

“Over the next four years, I commit to ensuring a minimum of 10,000 MW power increase generation and distribution,” Obi stated.

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Beyond the power sector, Obi unveiled plans to reform healthcare, tackle insecurity, improve education and address rising hunger across the country.