Adelabu Reports Power Generation Improvements in Nigeria

Adebayo Adelabu, the Nigerian Minister of Power, announced that he has fulfilled his two-week pledge to improve electricity supply, reporting a rise in power generation from 3,951 MW on March 28 to 4,300 MW by April 10, 2026. This increase reflects a consistent upward trend, attributed to enhanced gas supply to thermal power plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to 704 mmscfd during this period.

Adelabu highlighted the correlation between gas availability and power generation output, stressing the need for sustained interventions in the gas power value chain. He also inaugurated a gas power monitoring committee to ensure real-time monitoring and address bottlenecks in gas delivery.

Furthermore, he urged the new management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to focus on improving internal revenue generation and reducing dependence on appropriations. Adelabu expressed confidence in the new management's ability to tackle challenges and emphasized the importance of collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) to address meter installation issues.