JUST IN: POWER MINISTER ADELABU APOLOGISES OVER NATIONWIDE OUTAGES, PROMISES IMPROVED SUPPLY WITHIN TWO WEEKS

POWER MINISTER ADELABU APOLOGISES OVER NATIONWIDE OUTAGES, PROMISES IMPROVED SUPPLY WITHIN TWO WEEKS


The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages recorded across the country in recent weeks, acknowledging the severe impact on households, businesses, and critical sectors.

Adelabu made the apology on Tuesday during a press conference in Abuja, amid growing public concern over erratic power supply, particularly during the ongoing dry season marked by high temperatures and increased electricity demand.

“I want to apologise to Nigerians… for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season,” the minister stated, noting that the outages have significantly affected homes, schools, and industries.

He explained that the current challenges stem largely from factors beyond immediate government control, particularly disruptions in gas supply to power generation companies. Nigeria’s electricity sector relies heavily on gas-fired plants, making consistent gas availability critical to stable power generation.

Despite the situation, Adelabu assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore stability to the grid, expressing confidence that noticeable improvements will begin within two weeks.

“With the committee that we have set up, and commitments from gas suppliers, as well as timelines for pipeline repairs, we should start seeing improvements in supply within two weeks,” he said.

The minister disclosed that the government is closely monitoring key repair works, including those involving major gas infrastructure, which are expected to restore adequate fuel supply to power plants.

He further revealed that a dedicated committee has been established to ensure compliance with domestic gas supply obligations by producers, a longstanding issue that has constrained electricity generation capacity.

According to Adelabu, improving payment structures within the sector is also being prioritised to encourage gas suppliers to meet delivery commitments.

While acknowledging the structural challenges facing the power sector, including ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints, and liquidity issues, the minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to long-term reforms.

He reaffirmed the government’s target to increase electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026, describing the current disruption as a temporary setback in a broader plan to improve power supply nationwide.

“Power generation, transmission, and distribution will improve. Our goal is not just to recover but to deliver better service than before,” Adelabu added.

Nigeria’s electricity sector has historically struggled with a combination of operational and structural issues, but authorities maintain that ongoing interventions are aimed at achieving more stable and reliable power delivery in the near term.

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