Power Supply to Improve as Gas Pipeline Repairs Near Completion — FG

Power Supply to Improve as Gas Pipeline Repairs Near Completion — FG

Nigerians may soon begin to experience relief from persistent electricity outages as ongoing maintenance on a major gas pipeline nears completion, according to the Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi.

Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, Olowoniyi disclosed that full restoration of gas supply to power plants is expected within the next two weeks, a development he said would significantly improve electricity generation nationwide.

His comments come shortly after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, issued a public apology to Nigerians over widespread blackouts that have disrupted households, businesses and industries across the country.

Olowoniyi defended the minister’s apology, describing it as a demonstration of responsible leadership rather than an admission of personal fault. He noted that the gesture reflected a willingness to take responsibility for the sector and ensure that solutions are implemented swiftly to restore electricity supply.

He explained that the recent electricity shortages were primarily due to maintenance work on a critical gas pipeline that supplies fuel to several power plants. According to him, Nigeria’s power generation remains heavily dependent on gas, making any disruption in supply a major setback for electricity output.

Olowoniyi stated that the maintenance process is gradually being completed and expressed confidence that as gas pressure is restored, power plants will be able to ramp up production to levels recorded in recent months. He assured that within the next two weeks, full gas pressure would return, enabling improved generation across the country.

He also noted that early signs of improvement are already emerging as pressure builds along the pipeline. According to him, Nigerians have begun to experience slight improvements in electricity supply, with further progress expected in the coming weeks.

Earlier in Abuja, Adelabu reiterated that the outages were caused by factors beyond the government’s immediate control, while expressing optimism that the situation would soon stabilise. He said commitments from gas suppliers and the repair timeline indicate that noticeable improvements in supply will occur within two weeks.

Despite the current challenges, the minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to increasing electricity generation capacity to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026. He described the ongoing disruptions as temporary and urged Nigerians to remain patient as efforts intensify to stabilise the power sector.

The anticipated restoration of gas supply is expected to play a crucial role in boosting generation levels and easing the burden of unreliable electricity across the country.

Power Supply to Improve as Gas Pipeline Repairs Near Completion — FG