Electricity generation has improved in the last two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians.
According to Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, the gradual rise in generation output within the period is in tandem with the assurance given by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, at the Power Sector Working Group, where he pledged that electricity supply would improve within two weeks.
According to him, data from the period under review show that actual power generation increased from about 3,951MW on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10, reflecting a consistent upward trend. He explained that this improvement closely aligns with the steady increase in gas supply to thermal power plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same timeframe.
He further stated that mechanical availability remained stable and even improved, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to a peak of over 4,694MW, indicating enhanced efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.
“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders,” Tunji said.
Tunji emphasized that the strong correlation between gas availability and generation output underscores the importance of sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain, given Nigeria’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants.
To consolidate the gains recorded so far, Tunji disclosed that the Minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure improved coordination, real-time monitoring, and sustained gas supply to generating companies.
“The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply across the country.
“The Honourable Minister remains committed to ensuring that the modest gains recorded are not only sustained but significantly improved upon in the coming weeks,” Tunji added.
He assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions in the sector would continue to yield measurable improvements in power generation and supply, in line with the administration’s broader objective of stabilizing the nation’s electricity sector. “ We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements”.
Meanwhile , the Minister has urged the new Management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to focus on improving its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
