The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FGN Power Company Limited, Kenny Anuwe, are expected to headline the 6th Annual Conference of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN).
The Chairman of the 2026 PCAN Conference Committee, Chidi Ugwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Mr Ugwu said the conference scheduled to hold on Thursday, 12 November, in Abuja will bring together policymakers, regulators, electricity generation and distribution companies, investors, development partners, industry experts and journalists to examine strategies for addressing Nigeria’s electricity challenges.
The conference is themed “$1trn Economy: Nigeria’s Roadmap to Reliable and Affordable Power Supply.”
Mr Tegbe, according to the statement, is expected to chair the conference, while the FGN Power Company chief will deliver the keynote address.
Mr Anuwe will speak on the topic, “FGN Power: Progress, Priorities and the Road Ahead,” highlighting the company’s achievements, strategic priorities and contributions to the development of Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Speaking ahead of the event, PCAN Chairman, Obas Esiedesa, said the conference comes at a critical time as the federal government pursues reforms and investments aimed at improving electricity supply, strengthening infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for economic growth.
“With Nigeria pursuing its ambition of building a $1 trillion economy, access to reliable and affordable electricity remains critical to industrial expansion, business competitiveness, job creation and improved living standards,” Mr Esiedesa said.
He said the conference would give stakeholders a platform to examine the relationship between the country’s economic ambitions and the performance of its electricity sector.
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“Discussions are expected to focus on power-sector reforms, investment opportunities, infrastructure development, financing mechanisms and sustainable strategies for improving electricity supply across the country,” he said.
What to expect
According to the statement, the Minister of Power’s participation is expected to provide insights into the federal government’s policy direction, reform priorities, and plans to address persistent challenges across the electricity value chain.
Similarly, it said the keynote presentation by the FGN Power Company chief is expected to highlight the company’s ongoing interventions, strategic priorities and role in the federal government’s efforts to strengthen the sector.
The annual conference is part of PCAN’s engagement with critical stakeholders in the electricity industry, providing a platform for informed discussions, professional exchange and improved public understanding of developments in the sector.
The 6th edition will be held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
