Minister Tegbe Promises Quick Restoration of Power Supply

The Federal Ministry of Power is actively working with stakeholders to restore steady power supply to several states, including Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara, and Oyo, which have faced uneven power supply recently. Adefolarin Adelabu, Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Minister of Power, stated that these areas had previously seen improvements in power supply before the recent downtimes.

The Ministry recognizes the inconvenience caused to households, businesses, and public institutions, acknowledging the frustration of Nigerians who had begun to benefit from a steadier supply. Preliminary assessments indicate that the disruptions are not due to major failures in the national grid but are linked to maintenance and operational issues, along with a decline in generation from gas supply constraints and reduced hydroelectric output.

Minister Joseph Tegbe is collaborating with the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Nigerian Independent System Operator, and Distribution Companies to expedite the restoration of normal supply. The Ministry remains committed to improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply nationwide.