The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of improved electricity supply as it steps up efforts to resolve the gas shortages disrupting power generation across the country.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance in his Eid-el-Fitr message, noting that recent interventions are beginning to ease the persistent gas constraints affecting electricity output.
He said the government is implementing concrete measures to ensure a more stable and sustainable power supply for homes, businesses, and industries.
According to him, reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu are gradually yielding results, with noticeable improvements expected soon.
The assurance comes amid a worsening power situation caused by a standoff between gas suppliers and power generation companies over an estimated N3.3 trillion debt. The dispute has disrupted gas supply to thermal plants, further deepening electricity shortages nationwide.
Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Joy Ogaji, had earlier warned that the mounting debt across the electricity value chain could trigger a major crisis in the sector.
Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator shows that power generation has dropped below 4,000 megawatts in recent weeks, largely due to inadequate gas supply.
Further figures highlight the scale of the challenge. While power plants require about 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally, supply as of February 23, 2026, stood at just 692.00 mmscf—less than 43 percent of demand.
As a result, Nigerians across different electricity supply bands continue to face prolonged blackouts, worsened by high fuel costs and extreme heat.
Despite the challenges, Adelabu expressed optimism that ongoing measures will soon lead to visible improvements, stressing that resolving gas supply issues remains key to stabilising the power sector.
He urged Nigerians to remain patient, describing the current difficulties as part of a broader transition toward a more reliable electricity system, while also calling for public support as the government seeks to attract investment and strengthen power infrastructure.