As heat rises and blackouts bite harder, the power minister admits the pain—and says help is on the way.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity outages, blaming the situation on gas supply issues and infrastructure challenges.
Speaking in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply, especially during the dry season when demand for electricity spikes.
“Businesses, schools, and homes are all affected. We understand the frustration,” he said, stressing that the crisis was not intentional.
The minister, however, offered hope—saying improvements should begin within two weeks as repairs on critical gas infrastructure, including facilities linked to Seplat Energy, are completed.
He revealed that the government has set up a committee to ensure gas producers meet their supply obligations to power plants—one of the key bottlenecks in electricity generation.
Despite the current setbacks, Adelabu maintained that the government remains committed to boosting power supply, with a target of hitting 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026.
He assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to stabilise the sector and improve generation, transmission, and distribution across the country.
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