Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that he has fulfilled his two-week pledge to improve electricity generation nationwide, despite ongoing complaints of inconsistent power supply across several states.
According to a report by THISDAY, the Minister disclosed that national grid generation rose from approximately 3,951 megawatts in late March to over 4,300 megawatts by April 10, 2026. He described the increase as evidence that targeted interventions in the sector are yielding results.
Adelabu attributed the improvement primarily to enhanced gas supply to thermal power plants, which account for a significant share of Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity. He noted that improved coordination between gas suppliers, generation companies, and other stakeholders contributed to stabilising output within the promised timeframe.
As part of measures to sustain the gains, the Minister announced the inauguration of a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee. The committee is expected to oversee consistent gas delivery to power plants and address bottlenecks that have historically disrupted generation levels.
While acknowledging that supply fluctuations still occur due to operational and technical constraints, Adelabu maintained that the overall trend in generation remains upward. He emphasised that reforms within the power sector are ongoing and require sustained collaboration across the electricity value chain.
However, many consumers continue to report erratic power supply at the distribution level, raising concerns about the gap between generation increases and actual electricity availability in homes and businesses.
Energy analysts have pointed out that improvements in generation must be matched with stronger transmission infrastructure and more efficient distribution systems to ensure that additional megawatts generated translate into stable supply nationwide.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to long-term power sector reform, stressing that enhanced gas supply, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory adjustments are central to achieving sustained electricity stability.