FG Boosts Power Generation to 4,300MW in Two Weeks — Adelabu

FG Boosts Power Generation to 4,300MW in Two Weeks — Adelabu

The Federal Government has said it is beginning to deliver on its promise to improve electricity supply, with power generation rising within a two-week period following recent disruptions in the sector.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, had earlier assured Nigerians during a media parley in Abuja that urgent steps would be taken to address the drop in generation caused by gas shortages affecting thermal power plants.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, the government said electricity generation improved between March 28 and April 10, 2026, reflecting what it described as a gradual recovery in the sector.

According to the statement, generation increased from about 3,951 megawatts (MW) on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10, signalling a steady upward trend in output.

The improvement, Tunji noted, was largely driven by increased gas supply to power plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same period.

He explained that the gains align with Adelabu’s earlier pledge at the Power Sector Working Group meeting, where he assured stakeholders that electricity supply would improve within two weeks.

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Further data showed that mechanical availability of power plants remained stable, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to more than 4,694MW—an indication of improved 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,” the statement said.

The minister’s aide emphasised that the strong link between gas supply and electricity generation highlights the need for sustained reforms in Nigeria’s gas-to-power value chain, given the country’s heavy dependence on thermal generation.

To consolidate the gains, Adelabu recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee tasked with improving coordination between gas producers and power generation companies, ensuring real-time monitoring, and addressing bottlenecks in gas delivery.

“The committee is expected to enhance synergy across the value chain and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply,” Tunji said.

The Federal Government’s intervention comes amid persistent challenges in the power sector, including transmission constraints, ageing infrastructure, and liquidity issues in the electricity market, which have continued to affect the translation of generated power into stable supply for consumers.

Industry data indicates that while generation has improved modestly, Nigeria still struggles to consistently deliver more than 4,000MW to a population of over 200 million, underscoring the scale of the country’s electricity deficit.

Experts have also pointed out that improvements in generation must be matched by upgrades in transmission capacity—currently managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria—and better distribution efficiency by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to ensure consumers feel the impact.

Adelabu, however, maintained that the government remains committed to sustaining and improving the gains recorded so far.

“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” he said, adding that ongoing reforms would gradually stabilise Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.

FG Boosts Power Generation to 4,300MW in Two Weeks — Adelabu