The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians for the ongoing and severe power outages experienced in the last month, acknowledging that this has exacerbated hardships across the nation.
During a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister recognized the critical nature of the blackouts, especially as increased temperatures during the dry season have heightened the demand for electricity for cooling in homes, businesses, schools, and industries.
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“I would like to express my apologies to Nigerians for this temporary issue that is causing hardship, particularly during this dry season,” Adelabu stated, clarifying that the situation was unintentional and due to factors beyond the government’s control.
His apology follows growing frustration among citizens and business owners dealing with unstable power supply, which has disrupted both economic activities and daily life throughout the country.
Despite these challenges, Adelabu assured Nigerians that improvements in electricity supply are forthcoming, with changes expected within two weeks. He linked the anticipated recovery to ongoing repairs of essential gas infrastructure and renewed commitments from gas suppliers.
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He mentioned that facilities associated with Seplat Energy are nearing completion, which should restore gas flow to power plants and stabilize electricity generation.
Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of a special government committee to ensure gas producers adhere to their domestic supply commitments, addressing a long-standing issue that has hindered electricity generation in Nigeria.
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Reports suggest that Nigeria’s power sector, largely dependent on gas-fired plants, has been significantly affected by disruptions in gas supply, worsened by pipeline maintenance issues and financial difficulties in the sector.
Nonetheless, Adelabu affirmed that efforts are being made continuously to restore stability and improve upon the performance levels achieved in 2025.
He reiterated the Federal Government’s aim to increase electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026, assuring Nigerians that the current challenges are temporary.
“Power generation will improve, transmission will improve, distribution will improve… Nigerians will benefit from this,” he added.
