See how Minister of Power Adelabu responds to Nigerians' resentment over his criticisms

  • The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised for the comment he made earlier about Nigerians’ power consumption practices
  • The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria had earlier noted that Nigerians make inappropriate use of electricity because of its low cost
  • He now said that the comment may not have been well-received and stated that he did not mean to insult the people he is meant to be serving, asking the nation to overlook it

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an apology over his recent comment criticizing Nigerians who leave their freezers and air conditioners on when they are not at home.

The remark, made during an interview with Channels Television last Thursday, sparked widespread criticism from the public.