LAGOS, Nigeria — October 26, 2026
Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges, gas availability and grid reliability will take centre stage as energy stakeholders prepare for the 13th edition of the Nigeria Energy conference, scheduled for October 27–29, 2026, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos.
The conference is expected to attract more than 1,500 delegates and feature over 40 sessions and more than 120 speakers, including government officials, regulators, investors and energy industry experts.
The event will focus on improving electricity delivery, strengthening grid performance and addressing infrastructure challenges that continue to affect households and businesses across the country.
Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Director for the Energy Portfolio highlighted the need to move beyond policy discussions towards practical improvements in electricity supply.
“Nigeria’s electricity challenge is no longer just about investment, policy reforms or installed capacity; it is about delivering reliable, affordable and accessible power to the people and businesses that need it most,” Yesufu said.
He added that unreliable electricity and the high cost of alternative power sources remained significant obstacles to the country’s energy transition.
Conference to Examine Gas Supply and Grid Performance
The Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit will examine investment opportunities, electricity market reforms, grid performance and the reliability of gas supplies to power plants.
One of the major discussions will consider whether Nigeria’s electricity market is prepared to scale generation to 10,000 megawatts, amid continuing concerns about transmission infrastructure and the availability of gas for power generation.
The Technical Excellence Forum will focus on practical and technological approaches to improving energy infrastructure, including grid cybersecurity, artificial intelligence-assisted fault detection, energy efficiency and electric-vehicle charging.
The conference programme is expected to feature the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; Oando Energy Resources President and Chief Executive Officer, Ademola Ogunbanjo; Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director-General, Chinyere Almona; and Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria President, Dapo Adesina.
Implications for Nigeria’s Electricity Consumers
The conference comes amid continuing concerns about the reliability of Nigeria’s electricity supply and the cost of powering homes and businesses.
Although investment and policy reforms remain important to the development of the electricity market, consumers continue to face challenges associated with inconsistent supply and dependence on petrol- and diesel-powered generators.
The conference will provide an opportunity for industry stakeholders to discuss practical solutions to these challenges. However, its impact will ultimately depend on whether discussions translate into concrete improvements in infrastructure, gas supply and electricity delivery.
As Yesufu emphasised, the priority is to ensure that electricity becomes reliable, affordable and accessible to Nigerian households and businesses.
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