Federal Ministry of Power Allocates N8 Billion for Public Awareness Campaign on Timely Electricity Bill Payments

Babatunji Wusu –

• The Federal Ministry of Power has proposed a budget of N8 billion for a nationwide public sensitization campaign.
• The campaign’s goal is to encourage timely payment of electricity bills in 2025.
• Minister Adebayo Adelabu presented the budget to the National Assembly’s joint committee on power.
• The campaign will use a range of communication channels, including social media, digital platforms, and traditional print media, to reach the entire population.

The Federal Ministry of Power has outlined a budget proposal of N8 billion for a nationwide public sensitization campaign, set to roll out in 2025. The campaign’s primary objective is to promote the timely payment of electricity bills across the country.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed the proposed budget during his presentation to the National Assembly’s joint committee on power. He emphasized that, given Nigeria’s population of over 200 million, a multifaceted communication approach is necessary. To ensure widespread coverage, the campaign will utilize social media, digital platforms, and traditional print media.