Written by
Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah
Nigeria’s electricity generation is showing signs of recovery, just weeks after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, pledged improvements in supply.
According to the Ministry, power generation rose from about 3,951MW on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10, 2026, driven largely by increased gas supply to thermal plants.
Gas supply also surged from 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd, highlighting the strong link between gas availability and electricity output.
The power minister says the progress reflects better coordination across the power sector, with operational efficiency also improving during the period.
To sustain the gains, Adelabu has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee aimed at tackling supply bottlenecks and ensuring steady gas delivery to power generation companies.
We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” the Minister assured Nigerians.
Meanwhile, Adelabu has also tasked the new leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency to boost its internally generated revenue and expand meter testing centres nationwide.
He stressed the need for collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria to address manpower shortages, especially meter installers, as the government pushes to close Nigeria’s metering gap.
According to him , ongoing reforms in the gas-to-power value chain will continue to drive more stable and reliable electricity across the country.