The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has publicly apologised for the prolonged electricity outages that have disrupted homes, businesses, schools, and industries amid the intense dry-season heat. TRUETELLS Nigeria reports that the apology came during a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply and admitted that the situation has been aggravated by rising electricity demand across the country.
“I want to officially apologise to Nigerians for this temporary issue causing significant difficulties, particularly during this heatwave,” he said. “It affects businesses, schools, and industries. This is not what we want, but some of the factors are beyond our control.”
The minister assured Nigerians that relief is imminent, providing a clear timeline for improvement.
“With the committee we have established, commitments from gas suppliers, and ongoing pipeline repairs, we expect to see improvements in supply within two weeks,” Adelabu stated.
TRUETELLS Nigeria further reports that the government has visibility on the completion of critical repairs, particularly at facilities operated by Seplat Energy, which are essential for restoring gas flow to power plants.
A special committee has also been set up to monitor gas producers’ compliance with domestic supply obligations, a persistent issue affecting electricity generation. Adelabu added that improving payment flows to gas suppliers would encourage steady supply.
Highlighting structural challenges, the minister noted that Nigeria’s power sector, heavily reliant on gas-fired plants, has faced disruptions due to maintenance issues and funding constraints. He reaffirmed ongoing efforts to stabilise the system.
“We are working around the clock to return to the progress of 2025, when Nigerians commended our performance,” he said.
Adelabu concluded by reaffirming the government’s target to raise electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026, describing the current outages as a temporary setback within a broader improvement plan.
