Maku stated this on Monday while fielding questions from journalists after the Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
He said seven out of the power plants had so far been completed, while efforts were being intensified to complete others before the end of the first quarter of 2014.
The minister said the Federal Government had completed 150 out of the 220 injection sub-stations being constructed to stabilise and hold the power to be generated.
Maku further explained that the privatisation of the sector would enhance efficiency in power delivery as was witnessed in the telecoms sector.
The minister noted that the Federal Government deserved commendation for completing the plants in two years, adding that electricity generation would double in the next few years.
“It is almost magical for the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to have achieved this feat in just two years; this is a clear indication of his commitment to deliver on power,” he said.
Maku pointed out that the present administration had done far more than any previous administration in the country.
He, therefore, appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration, pointing out that there would be a lot of improvement and stability in the power sector before the end of 2014.
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