Power Supply Improves Slightly, Says Power Minister Amid Blackouts
Nigeria’s electricity supply has recorded a slight improvement in recent weeks, even as many parts of the country continue to experience blackouts.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says power generation rose from about 3,951 megawatts on March 28 to over 4,300 megawatts by April 10. He attributed the increase to improved gas supply to power plants and better coordination in the electricity sector.
He also noted that gas supply to thermal stations increased from about 605 million standard cubic feet to over 704 million within the same period, helping to boost generation output.
Despite the improvement in figures, many households and businesses across the country are still not experiencing stable electricity, showing a gap between generation growth and actual supply.
Adelabu said the government has set up a gas to power monitoring committee to address delays in gas delivery and improve coordination between gas suppliers and power generation companies. The aim, he said, is to strengthen stability in electricity supply.
He added that the administration remains committed to improving power delivery, although he admitted that challenges in the sector are still significant.
In another move, Adelabu said the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency has been directed to improve its internal revenue, expand meter testing centres across the country, and train more technical workers to close manpower gaps in the sector.
While the government highlights gradual progress, electricity users continue to face uneven supply, raising concerns about how quickly the gains will translate into stable power in homes and businesses.
