FG promises better electricity as gas supply crisis is addressed
The Federal Government says Nigerians will soon see improvements in electricity supply as efforts to resolve gas supply issues continue. Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, explained that concrete measures are being implemented to tackle the persistent gas constraints affecting power generation. He credited reforms initiated by Bola Tinubu for beginning to yield results. The government is optimistic that ongoing interventions will lead to more reliable electricity for homes and businesses.
TLDR
- Adebayo Adelabu stated that the government is taking steps to resolve gas supply challenges impacting electricity generation.
- Power generation dropped below 4,000 megawatts in recent weeks due to gas constraints at thermal power plants.
- As of February 23, 2026, actual gas supply to thermal plants was about 692.00 mmscf per day, less than 43% of the required 1,629.75 mmscf per day.
- The sector faces a major crisis due to an estimated N3.3tn debt owed by power generation companies to gas suppliers.
- The government urges patience, emphasizing that current challenges are part of a transition to a more reliable and sustainable power system.
