The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will improve in the near future as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas constraints affecting power generation.
Adelabu gave the assurance in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, noting that recent interventions are beginning to address longstanding gas supply challenges that have limited electricity output nationwide.
“Concrete measures are being implemented to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and industries. The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, and Nigerians will soon witness the full benefits,” he said.
The minister’s remarks come amid persistent power shortages linked to a N3.3 trillion debt owed by power generation companies to gas suppliers, a situation that has disrupted supply to thermal plants and worsened outages across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Dr Joy Ogaji, had warned that the mounting debt burden is pushing the sector towards a major crisis, as many Nigerians continue to experience prolonged blackouts.
Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator indicates that electricity generation has recently dropped below 4,000 megawatts, largely due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants.
According to available figures, power plants require about 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally. However, as of 23 March 2026, actual supply stood at approximately 692.00 million standard cubic feet per day—less than 43 per cent of the required volume.
Adelabu expressed optimism that ongoing reforms would soon translate into noticeable improvements, stressing that resolving gas supply issues remains central to stabilising the sector.
He also urged Nigerians to remain patient, describing the current challenges as part of a broader transition toward a more reliable electricity system.
“The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow,” he added.
The minister further called on citizens to uphold the values of discipline and sacrifice cultivated during Ramadan, noting that collective support is essential to achieving lasting progress in the power sector.
He added that ongoing engagements by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including recent meetings in the United Kingdom, are expected to attract investment into critical sectors such as power.
Adelabu maintained that with sustained reforms and cooperation, the government remains confident of delivering improved electricity supply in line with its development goals.
