Nigeria’s Power Generation Increased in Two Weeks - Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a media parley in Abuja last month, said the government would do all it can to improve power supply across the country, following the shortage of gas to supply thermal plants that generate electricity for distribution companies.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, said electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians.

According to Tunji, the gradual rise in generation output within the period is in line with the assurance given by Adelabu at the Power Sector Working Group, where he pledged that electricity supply would improve within two weeks.

The minister’s aide said data from the period under review show that actual power generation increased from about 3,951MW on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10, 2026, reflecting a consistent upward trend.

He added that the improvement closely aligns with a steady increase in gas supply to thermal power plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same timeframe.

The statement added that mechanical availability remained stable and even improved, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to a peak of over 4,694MW, indicating enhanced efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.

“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders.”

Tunji emphasised that the strong correlation between gas availability and generation output underscores the importance of sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain, given Nigeria’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants.

To consolidate the gains recorded so far, he disclosed that the Minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure improved coordination, real-time monitoring, and sustained gas supply to generating companies.

“The Committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply across the country. The Honourable Minister remains committed to ensuring that the modest gains recorded are not only sustained but significantly improved upon in the coming weeks,” the media adviser said.

He, however, assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions in the sector would continue to yield measurable improvements in power generation and supply, in line with the administration’s broader objective of stabilising the nation’s electricity sector.