Nigeria's Power Supply Crisis Linked to Gas Shortages

The federal government of Nigeria has addressed the ongoing issues of low power supply, which have been exacerbated by heatwaves affecting various regions including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Maiduguri. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has apologized to its customers for the persistent blackouts and is engaging stakeholders to improve electricity supply.

The National Integrated Power Project (NISO) indicated that limited gas availability has constrained thermal generating stations, while reduced water inflows into reservoirs have impacted hydroelectric power generation. This reduction in generation capacity has led to decreased electricity allocations to Distribution Companies (DisCos), resulting in longer hours of load shedding.

NISO acknowledged the impact of the generation shortfall on consumers and expressed appreciation for public concerns. The government is working on diversifying Nigeria's energy mix to ensure supply security and maintain grid stability amid these operational constraints.