Adelabu apologizes for power outages, guarantees improved electricity supply within two weeks

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a formal apology to Nigerians regarding the recent spate of nationwide power outages, characterizing the disruptions as a temporary crisis while assuring the public of a significant improvement in supply within the next fourteen days.

Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister acknowledged the severe hardships the blackouts have imposed on citizens, particularly as the nation grapples with peak dry-season heat.

He noted that the inconsistency in power has hampered operations in homes, schools, and various commercial industries across the country.

Adelabu stated that as the Minister of Power, he felt it necessary to officially apologize for the current difficulties being experienced by the Nigerian people.

The Minister attributed the widespread outages to several systemic supply constraints that remain largely outside the ministry’s immediate day-to-day control.

These challenges include limited gas deliveries to thermal plants, ongoing maintenance issues on critical pipelines, and significant financial pressures currently facing power operators.

Despite these hurdles, Adelabu reassured the nation that strategic interventions are already being implemented to stabilize the grid.

He noted that with the establishment of a specialized committee, firm commitments from gas suppliers, and the completion of pending pipeline repairs, the ministry expects a visible turnaround in electricity availability within two weeks.

To ensure long-term stability, the Minister explained that the Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated committee tasked with monitoring gas producers’ compliance with domestic supply obligations.

This move is complemented by the introduction of new payment structures designed specifically to incentivize increased gas delivery to power generation plants.

Reaffirming the administration's broader energy goals, Adelabu maintained that the Federal Government remains committed to its target of boosting electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the conclusion of 2026.

He described the current shortfall as a brief setback in a comprehensive reform agenda that aims to enhance generation, transmission, and distribution capacities simultaneously.

Looking toward the future, the Minister pledged that the ministry is determined to surpass its 2025 performance benchmarks, asserting that if the service delivered in the previous year was considered strong, the commitment for 2026 is to achieve even greater efficiency for the benefit of all Nigerians.