Speaking through his media office, the Minister apologized for the ongoing power outages which have caused significant hardship for households and businesses during the current dry season.
He noted that the ministry is fully aware of the difficulties and is working around the clock to stabilize the national grid.
According to the Ministry, the recent dip in power generation was primarily caused by a shortage of gas supply to thermal power plants. To address this, a special committee has been established to track compliance with domestic gas supply obligations.
The Minister highlighted that the completion of critical repairs on gas pipelines, specifically those operated by Seplat Energy, is expected to restore the necessary fuel flow to generating companies shortly.
Furthermore, the government has reached agreements with gas suppliers to ensure a more consistent flow of fuel to the power plants. Adelabu emphasized that the current situation is a temporary setback in a broader reform plan aimed at hitting a 6,000 megawatt generation target by the end of 2026.
He urged citizens to remain patient as the technical teams conclude maintenance work and financial interventions are deployed to settle sector debts and incentivize production.
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the current electricity supply challenges will see significant improvement within the next fourteen days. This commitment follows a formal apology for recent nationwide blackouts attributed to gas shortages and infrastructure maintenance. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an assurance to Nigerians that electricity supply across the...
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- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the current electricity supply challenges will see significant improvement within the next fourteen days.
- This commitment follows a formal apology for recent nationwide blackouts attributed to gas shortages and infrastructure maintenance.
- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an assurance to Nigerians that electricity supply across the country will begin to see a marked improvement within two weeks.
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the current electricity supply challenges will see significant improvement within the next fourteen days. This commitment follows a formal apology for recent nationwide blackouts attributed to gas shortages and infrastructure maintenance. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an assurance to Nigerians that electricity supply across the...
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March 26, 2026
