Minister Tegbe Addresses Power Outages in Major States

Electricity consumers in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara, and Oyo are facing significant power outages, prompting the Federal Government to address the worsening supply situation. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe explained that the declining electricity supply is due to gas shortages, maintenance challenges, and reduced generation from hydropower plants.

This situation has raised concerns among customers, particularly Band A consumers who expect at least 20 hours of electricity daily. Tegbe noted that preliminary investigations revealed no major systemic failure of the national grid but highlighted operational challenges, inadequate gas supply to thermal stations, and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs as key constraints.

The government is collaborating with the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Nigerian Independent System Operator, and distribution companies to restore electricity supply. Tegbe acknowledged the difficulties faced by Nigerians, especially businesses, and directed relevant agencies to expedite maintenance and provide regular updates on restoration efforts.

As of November 5, 2026, Nigeria's 11 distribution companies received a combined allocation of 2,926 megawatts.