Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power has apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages across the country.
He admitted that the situation has worsened hardship for households and businesses.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu acknowledged the growing frustration among citizens, particularly as rising temperatures have increased demand for electricity.
Adelabu said, “I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season, where there is so much heat everywhere.
“Businesses are being affected, schools have been affected, and industries have been affected. It is not our wish to find ourselves in this situation, but it is due to some factors that are actually beyond our control.”
“I can tell you, with the committee that we have set up, and commitments from gas suppliers, and the timeline for repair of the gas pipelines, two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply. Two weeks,” Adelabu said
The minister also disclosed that a special committee has been set up to monitor gas supply compliance and ensure that power plants receive adequate fuel to boost generation.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the power sector, noting that plans are in place to increase electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026.
Adelabu further assured that the current challenges are temporary and that the government remains focused on delivering better power supply across the country.
