The Federal Government announced on Sunday that Nigeria’s electricity generation has seen a notable boost, rising from 3,951 MW to 4,300 MW between March 28 and April 10, 2026. This improvement follows recent assurances from the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, regarding a short-term recovery in the energy sector.
Special Adviser to the Minister on Strategic Communications, Bolaji Tunji, attributed the rise to a steady increase in gas supply to thermal power plants. Gas availability reportedly jumped from 605 million standard cubic feet (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same two-week window.
Enhanced efficiency and stable mechanical availability
Operational data indicates that the power sector is becoming more efficient at converting available gas into actual electricity. Operational availability rose to a peak of 4,694 MW, while mechanical availability remained strong, peaking at over 7,796 MW in early April.
Tunji noted that despite minor daily fluctuations, the overall trajectory shows a gradual recovery driven by better stakeholder coordination. The Minister has recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure real-time synergy between gas producers and generating companies.
Minister pushes for more meter testing centers
Beyond generation, Minister Adelabu is focusing on the technical integrity of the value chain by urging the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to expand its operations. During a meeting with the agency’s new management, he recommended establishing meter testing centers in every geopolitical zone.
He also stressed the need for NEMSA to improve its internally generated revenue, IGR, to reduce its reliance on government appropriations for operational costs. To tackle the shortage of skilled manpower, the Minister proposed a collaboration between NAPTIN and NEMSA to train more certified meter installers across the country.
