Minister of Power Apologizes to Nigerians Over Poor Electricity Supply
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally apologized to citizens over the persistent poor power supply and frequent outages across the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the hardship caused by the situation, describing it as a “temporary issue” affecting homes, businesses, and institutions. He attributed the decline in electricity supply largely to factors such as gas shortages and seasonal challenges linked to the dry season, noting that some of these issues are beyond the ministry’s direct control.
Adelabu assured Nigerians that the federal government is actively working to resolve the crisis, with measures already in place to improve gas supply to power plants. He expressed optimism that noticeable improvements in electricity supply should begin within the next two weeks as interventions take effect.
The minister also reiterated the government’s broader goal of increasing power generation to about 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026, promising that both generation and distribution will improve in the coming months.
Nigeria has long struggled with an unreliable electricity system, with supply often inconsistent despite the country’s vast energy resources, forcing many households and businesses to rely on alternative power sources like generators.
