Power Minister Adelabu Apologises Over Outages, Promises Recovery Within 14 Days
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over widespread electricity outages, acknowledging the hardship caused across homes, businesses, schools and industries. The apology comes amid weeks of erratic power supply and rising temperatures, which have increased electricity demand nationwide. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Adebayo Adelabu described the outages as a “temporary issue” but admitted their severe impact.
- Businesses have been disrupted
- Schools have been affected
- Industrial activities have suffered
The minister said the situation was worsened by the intense dry-season heat across the country. Authorities linked the power crisis mainly to problems in gas supply, which is critical for electricity generation in Nigeria.
- Reduced gas supply to power plants
- Pipeline maintenance and repair challenges
- Financial constraints affecting suppliers
These issues have limited generation capacity and led to widespread blackouts.
The minister assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore stable electricity within two weeks.
- Repair of critical gas pipelines
- Commitments from gas suppliers
- A monitoring committee to ensure compliance with supply obligations
Adebayo Adelabu said the government is working “24/7” to stabilise the power sector and return to previous performance levels.
- Increase electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026
- Improve transmission and distribution systems
Nigeria’s electricity sector has long struggled with structural issues, including:
- Heavy reliance on gas-fired plants
- Ageing infrastructure
- Transmission bottlenecks
- Liquidity problems across the value chain
These challenges continue to affect consistent power supply nationwide. The government says improvements should begin to be visible within weeks, as repairs are completed and gas supply stabilises. For now, Nigerians continue to face disruptions, with authorities under pressure to deliver on promises of reliable electricity.
