The Federal Government says Nigeria’s electricity generation increased from 3,951MW to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, citing improved gas supply and operational efficiency.
The update was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
According to the statement, the increase aligns with earlier assurances by the minister that electricity supply would improve within a short timeframe.
Tunji attributed the growth largely to a rise in gas supply to thermal plants, which increased from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day to over 704 mmscfd within the period.
Improved performance
He noted that mechanical availability remained stable, peaking at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to over 4,694MW.
This, he said, reflects improved efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.
“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector,” Tunji said.
Gas-to-power link
The government emphasised the strong link between gas supply and electricity generation, noting Nigeria’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants.
To sustain progress, the minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to enhance coordination and ensure consistent gas supply.
Sector reforms
Tunji said the committee would address bottlenecks in gas delivery, improve synergy between stakeholders, and support stable electricity supply nationwide.
He added that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions are expected to deliver measurable improvements in the coming weeks.
“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” he said.
NEMSA directive
During a separate engagement, Mr Adelabu tasked the leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency to boost its Internally Generated Revenue and reduce reliance on government funding.
He also urged the agency to expand meter testing centres across the country and address manpower shortages, particularly among meter installers.
The minister called for collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria to train more installers and accelerate efforts to close Nigeria’s metering gap.
He further directed the agency’s new leadership to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its operations to identify and address key challenges.
The rise in generation output signals modest progress in Nigeria’s power sector, though sustained improvements will depend on consistent gas supply, infrastructure upgrades, and effective coordination among stakeholders.
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