Joseph Tegbe Promises Electricity Restoration in 72 Hours

The Federal Government has indicated that electricity supply could begin to improve in some affected areas within the next 48 to 72 hours, as efforts to restore power continue. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe provided this assurance in a statement released on November 6, 2026.

He acknowledged the difficulties caused by current outages in four states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory. Tegbe attributed the reduced electricity availability on the national grid to planned maintenance at Egbin Power Station, gas supply problems at thermal power plants, and sabotage of key transmission lines.

This damage has particularly impacted electricity supply routes to Lagos. To manage the limited electricity, grid operators have implemented load shedding in certain locations.

Tegbe stated that his team is working to bring affected generating units back online in phases, with the first units expected to return within 48 to 72 hours. He expressed gratitude to residents and business owners for their patience during this period.