The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will soon improve 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, stating that recent government interventions are beginning to address persistent gas supply challenges that have limited electricity generation nationwide.
He said concrete measures are being implemented to guarantee more reliable and sustainable power for homes, businesses and industries, adding that reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are gradually taking effect.
“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,” Adelabu said.
His comments come amid a worsening power crisis triggered by the suspension of gas supply to thermal power plants over an estimated N3.3 trillion debt owed by generation companies. The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Dr Joy Ogaji, had warned that the mounting debt across the power value chain could push the sector into a major crisis.
Electricity supply has declined sharply in recent weeks, with many Nigerians experiencing prolonged blackouts since the beginning of the year. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator shows that generation dropped below 4,000 megawatts, largely due to gas shortages affecting thermal plants.
According to NISO, thermal power plants require about 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally. However, as of February 23, 2026, actual supply stood at approximately 692.00 million standard cubic feet per day—less than 43 per cent of the required volume.
Power generation companies have appealed to consumers for patience, insisting that the worsening gas constraints are beyond their control. The persistent outages have left households and businesses struggling, especially amid rising fuel prices and intense heat.
Adelabu expressed optimism that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions would soon translate into noticeable improvements in supply. He emphasised that resolving gas constraints remains central to stabilising the power sector and unlocking efficiency across the electricity value chain.
While acknowledging the current hardships, the minister urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive, describing the challenges as part of a broader transition towards a more reliable and sustainable power system.
“The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow,” he said.
He also called on citizens to sustain the spirit of discipline and sacrifice cultivated during Ramadan, stressing collective responsibility in national development efforts.
Adelabu added that ongoing engagements by the president, including recent meetings in the United Kingdom, are expected to attract investment into critical sectors such as power, strengthening infrastructure and service delivery in the long term.
