Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that electricity supply across the country will improve in the near future as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas supply challenges affecting power generation.
In a statement released on Thursday to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Adelabu said recent government interventions are beginning to address the persistent gas constraints that have limited electricity generation nationwide.
He noted that concrete measures are already being implemented to ensure a more stable and sustainable power supply for households, businesses, and industries, adding that ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu are gradually yielding results.
The assurance comes amid a worsening power situation, largely triggered by gas shortages. Gas suppliers had recently halted supply to thermal power plants over an estimated N3.3 trillion debt owed by power generation companies, further deepening the electricity crisis.
Industry stakeholders have warned that the mounting debt burden across the power value chain is pushing the sector toward a critical point, as generation capacity continues to decline. Recent operational data shows that electricity output has dropped significantly, with supply falling below 4,000 megawatts in recent weeks due to insufficient gas supply to thermal plants.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator reported that while thermal plants require over 1,600 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to function optimally, actual supply has been less than half of that figure, severely limiting power generation.
As a result, many Nigerians have experienced prolonged blackouts, with homes and businesses struggling to cope, especially amid rising fuel costs and extreme heat conditions.
Despite the challenges, Adelabu expressed optimism that ongoing efforts to resolve the gas constraints will soon translate into noticeable improvements in electricity supply. He emphasised that addressing gas shortages remains central to stabilising the power sector and achieving long-term reliability.
The minister also urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive, describing the current difficulties as part of a broader transition toward a more efficient and sustainable electricity system.
He added that continued reforms and strategic engagements by the government are expected to attract investment into the power sector, ultimately strengthening infrastructure and improving service delivery nationwide.
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