Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that electricity supply will soon improve as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas constraints affecting power generation.
Adelabu made the disclosure in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, noting that recent interventions are beginning to address long-standing gas supply issues that have limited electricity generation nationwide.
He stated that the government is implementing concrete measures to ensure a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply for homes, businesses, and industries. According to him, reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are gradually taking effect, with Nigerians expected to experience the benefits soon.
However, the power sector continues to face significant challenges. Gas suppliers recently halted supply to thermal power plants over an estimated N3.3 trillion debt owed by generation companies, worsening the nationwide electricity shortage.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Joy Ogaji, warned that the growing debt burden across the electricity value chain is pushing the sector toward a major crisis.
Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) shows that power generation dropped below 4,000 megawatts in recent weeks due to gas constraints affecting thermal plants, making reliable electricity supply difficult across the country.
Further figures revealed that thermal plants require about 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally. As of February 23, 2026, actual supply stood at roughly 692.00 mmscf per day—less than 43 percent of the required volume.
Electricity consumers across various supply bands have continued to express frustration over prolonged outages, especially amid rising fuel prices and intense heat conditions. Many homes and businesses have been forced to rely on alternative power sources.
Despite these challenges, Adelabu expressed optimism that ongoing reforms and interventions would lead to noticeable improvements in the near term. He emphasized that resolving gas supply constraints remains central to stabilizing the power sector.
“The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow,” the minister said, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of the government’s reform agenda.
He also called on citizens to sustain the spirit of discipline and sacrifice cultivated during Ramadan, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility in national development.
Adelabu added that ongoing engagements by President Tinubu, including recent meetings in the United Kingdom, are expected to attract investment into critical sectors such as power, ultimately strengthening infrastructure and service delivery.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering improved electricity supply, expressing confidence that sustained reforms and cooperation would yield long-term benefits for Nigerians.
