Nigerians may soon begin to see relief from recent power outages, as the Federal Government says electricity supply is expected to improve steadily over the next two weeks.
The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, disclosed this during an appearance on Arise TV, explaining that ongoing repairs on a major gas pipeline are nearing completion.
His remarks come shortly after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, publicly apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity disruptions that have affected households, businesses, and institutions across the country.
Olowoniyi defended the minister’s apology, describing it as a demonstration of responsible leadership rather than an admission of fault.
According to him, the current power challenges were largely caused by maintenance work on a critical gas pipeline that supplies fuel to electricity-generating plants. He noted that about 75 per cent of Nigeria’s power generation depends on gas, making such disruptions significant.
He expressed optimism that once repairs are fully completed and gas pressure is restored, power plants will resume normal operations, returning to previous generation levels recorded in recent months.
Olowoniyi added that early signs of improvement are already emerging, with electricity supply expected to increase gradually before stabilising in the coming weeks.
Similarly, Adelabu had earlier assured Nigerians that the situation is temporary, projecting that noticeable improvements would begin within a two-week timeframe. He also reiterated the Federal Government’s goal of increasing electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026.
Nigeria’s power sector has long struggled with challenges such as inconsistent gas supply, ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints, and financial difficulties, all of which continue to impact stable electricity delivery nationwide.