By Our Correspondent
National News – The Federal Government has announced a rise in electricity generation from 3,951 megawatts (MW) to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, 2026, signaling gradual improvement in Nigeria’s power sector.
The disclosure was made in Abuja by Bolaji Tunji, spokesperson to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had earlier promised better electricity supply within weeks.
According to the statement, the increase was driven mainly by improved gas supply to thermal power plants, rising from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd.
This development highlights the strong link between gas availability and electricity generation in Nigeria.
Mechanical availability also improved, peaking at 7,796MW, while operational availability climbed to over 4,694MW, reflecting better efficiency in converting gas to power.
The government explained that although minor fluctuations were recorded during the period, the overall trend indicates a steady recovery in the sector.
To sustain the gains, Adelabu recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee tasked with ensuring real-time coordination between gas producers and electricity generation companies.
The committee is expected to address supply bottlenecks and enhance stable electricity delivery nationwide.
In addition, the minister urged the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to boost its internally generated revenue and reduce dependence on government funding.
He emphasized the need to establish more meter testing centres across the country and tackle manpower shortages, especially among meter installers.
Adelabu also called for collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria to train more professionals and bridge the country’s metering gap.
He assured Nigerians that reforms and targeted interventions would continue to improve electricity supply.
Despite progress, the government acknowledged that challenges remain but reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a more reliable and sustainable power sector in the coming weeks.
