Nigeria’s power supply may soon improve, as Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says ongoing reforms in the sector are starting to deliver results.
He made the disclosure on Thursday during the first-quarter meeting of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) held in Lagos, with details later shared by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Adelabu noted that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made notable progress in the power sector, including achieving record levels of electricity generation.
“We have also recorded the highest generation levels and improvements across other key indices in the last three years. Our reforms are yielding results, even though they take time to fully materialise,” he said.
He explained that the restoration of previously damaged gas pipelines is expected to boost electricity output, as supply to thermal power plants continues to improve.
“I believe we are on a positive trajectory. The current challenges will soon ease, and within the next two weeks, we expect a significant improvement as gas supply to power plants increases,” Adelabu added.
The minister also urged stakeholders to take greater responsibility and work together to strengthen the sector.
“We must take ownership of the power sector. This is our country, and we must not be discouraged, as someone has to do the job,” he said.
Meanwhile, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, commended the minister for sustained engagement with stakeholders, while Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, acknowledged his contributions toward improving electricity supply.
The NESI meeting brings together key players across the electricity value chain — including generation, transmission, and distribution companies — to assess performance, address challenges, and align strategies aimed at improving power supply nationwide.