The Federal Government announced on Sunday that electricity generation improved from 3,951MW to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10.
The update was contained in a statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations in Abuja.
“In spite of minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders,” Tunji said.
Tunji explained that the rise in generation closely aligned with the steady increase in gas supply to thermal plants, which grew from about 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same period.
Mechanical availability peaked at over 7,796MW in early April, while operational availability rose from 4,208MW to 4,694MW, showing improved efficiency in converting gas into electricity.
“The strong correlation between gas availability and generation output underscores the importance of sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain,” Tunji added.
To consolidate gains, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure real-time monitoring and coordination between gas producers and power companies.
Minister’s Call For Reforms
Adelabu assured Nigerians that reforms and targeted interventions would continue to yield measurable improvements.
“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” he said.
He also tasked the new management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to improve Internally Generated Revenue and reduce dependence on government appropriation.
“We need to ensure more installers are trained in order to accelerate the government’s plan to bridge the meter gap in the country,” Adelabu said, calling for collaboration between NEMSA and the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria.
The minister emphasised the need for more meter testing centres across all geo-political zones to strengthen consumer protection and grid reliability.
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