Power Generation Rises Above 4,300MW as Gas Supply Improves — Adelabu
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, power output rose between March 28 and April 10, 2026, in line with the minister’s earlier assurance at the Power Sector Working Group that supply would improve within two weeks.
Data from the period indicates that electricity generation climbed from about 3,951 megawatts on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10. Gas supply to thermal plants also recorded a significant increase, rising from roughly 605 million standard cubic feet per day to more than 704 mmscfd.
Despite scepticism from some Nigerians who say they have yet to experience improved electricity supply, the ministry maintains that the figures reflect a gradual recovery in the sector.
Tunji explained that mechanical availability remained relatively stable, reaching over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability increased from approximately 4,208MW to a peak of more than 4,694MW within the same timeframe.
He noted that although there were minor fluctuations, the overall trend suggests steady progress, driven by better gas supply and improved coordination among stakeholders in the power value chain.
The spokesman emphasised that the close link between gas availability and power generation highlights the importance of sustained reforms in the gas-to-power sector.
As part of efforts to consolidate these gains, Adelabu recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee tasked with ensuring real-time oversight, improved coordination, and consistent gas supply to generating companies. The committee is expected to tackle bottlenecks in gas delivery and strengthen collaboration between gas producers and power firms to ensure more stable electricity nationwide.
Tunji reiterated the minister’s commitment to sustaining and improving the current progress, noting that while the sector has not yet reached its desired level, ongoing reforms are expected to deliver measurable results.
Meanwhile, the minister has also charged the new leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency to boost its internally generated revenue and reduce reliance on government funding.
He called for the expansion of meter testing centres across the country and urged closer collaboration between NEMSA and the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria to address manpower gaps in the sector.
Adelabu further stressed the need to train more installers to accelerate efforts to close Nigeria’s metering deficit, recommending the establishment of meter testing facilities in each geopolitical zone.
While acknowledging that challenges in the sector cannot be resolved overnight, the minister encouraged the agency’s management to focus on understanding the issues and implementing practical solutions to drive long-term improvements.
