The stakeholders, who spoke in separate interviews, said democratic governance had created opportunities for reforms and private-sector engagement.
He said the minister’s appointment came at a critical time for the nation’s energy sector.
An energy expert, Olukayode Akinrolabu, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis on gas shortages, mounting debts and entrenched systemic inefficiencies.
Mr Akinrolabu, who chairs the Customer Consultative Forum for Festac and Satellite Town, urged DisCos to move beyond delays and excuses.
Mr Akinrolabu said that openness was critical to restoring confidence and achieving sustainable progress.
Mr Adesina warned of misalignments in the gas-to-power chain.
He expressed the hope that the challenges faced in 2024 would lead to radical reforms to prevent system failures.
