The federal Government has said that the national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse due to the inability to repair a crucial transmission line in northern Nigeria owing to persistent insecurity.

The Minister of Power, ADEBAYO ADELABU, stated this during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power.

ADELABU highlighted the impact of the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando line, which has been out of service since a vandalism incident in October 2024. This failure has placed immense pressure on the grid, leading to frequent collapses.

The minister emphasized that while grid collapses are expected to continue, the government is focused on reducing their frequency and ensuring quick restoration times.

He underscored that the collaboration especially with the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) NUHU RIBADU is critical to addressing vandalism, which remains one of the most significant challenges facing the power sector.