Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the recent surge in power outages, admitting the situation has placed significant strain on households and businesses nationwide.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged that the unstable electricity supply has worsened living conditions, especially amid the intense heat being experienced across the country. He noted that homes, schools, and industries have all been negatively impacted.
“I want to apologize to Nigerians… for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season, where there is so much heat everywhere,” he said.
The minister explained that the disruptions are largely tied to challenges in gas supply, including pipeline repairs and delays, which have affected power generation in a system heavily dependent on gas-fired plants. He added that some of these issues are beyond the government’s direct control.
Adelabu, however, assured citizens that the situation is being addressed, revealing that agreements have been reached with gas suppliers and timelines set for ongoing repairs.
“I can tell you… two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply. Two weeks,” he stated.
He further disclosed that a committee has been established to monitor gas companies and ensure they meet their supply obligations to power plants, while efforts are also underway to improve payment systems to encourage steady gas delivery.
Reaffirming the government’s long-term plans, Adelabu said work is ongoing to stabilise the sector and increase power generation, with a target of reaching 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026.
