The Federal Government moves to lock in gains as Nigeria’s electricity generation rises to 4,300MW from 3,951MW recorded in late March, signalling early recovery driven by improved gas supply and better coordination across the power sector.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser on strategic Communications, Bolaji Tunji, is being attributed largely to increased gas supply to thermal power plants and enhanced coordination across the sector.
“The overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders. The statement said.
According to him, gas supply rose significantly within the review period from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfdbboosting generation capacity and efficiency.
“This improvement closely aligns with the steady increase in gas supply to thermal power plants,” he added.
The gains come shortly after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, assured Nigerians that electricity supply would improve within weeks a target the government now says is beginning to materialise.
Despite the progress, authorities acknowledge that the sector is not yet fully stabilised.
“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements”.
To prevent setbacks, the Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee aimed at strengthening coordination between gas producers and electricity generation companies.
“The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply,” he Said
Beyond generation, Adelabu is pushing institutional reforms within sector agencies. During a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), he urged the agency to boost its internally generated revenue and reduce reliance on government funding.
“The agency should focus on improving its internally generated revenue while reducing dependence on appropriation, especially in funding operational costs,” Adelabu said.
He also stressed the need to expand meter testing infrastructure and manpower.
“We need to ensure more installers are trained in order to accelerate the government’s plan to bridge the metering gap in the country,” he added.
While expressing confidence in the new NEMSA leadership, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustained reforms.
“The modest gains recorded will not only be sustained but significantly improved upon in the coming weeks,” he said.