The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said that Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity could rise to 7,000 megawatts once tariff adjustments are fully implemented.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 5, signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu noted that tariff regularisation is key to improving power generation and distribution in the country.
“By the time the tariffs are fully regularised, we will be moving closer to 7,000 MW of available generation capacity,” he said.
“This will mark another significant milestone in our journey towards a stable, reliable, and efficient power sector that meets the needs of all Nigerians.”
Last week, the minister announced plans to increase electricity tariffs for customers in Bands B, C, and D to improve liquidity in the sector and reduce the government’s subsidy burden.
The move, he said, would help narrow the gap between Band A customers—who enjoy a more stable supply—and others.
Tunji also revealed that available power generation has now reached 6,003MW, the highest in Nigeria’s history.
He added that the country recently recorded a peak evacuation of 5,801.84MW and a daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours.
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“We are thrilled to announce these historic milestones in Nigeria’s power sector,” Tunji stated. “
“The record available generation of 6,003MW, the peak evacuation of 5,801.84MW, and the daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75MWh are testaments to the hard work, dedication, and strategic reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.”
He stressed that these figures represent progress toward a future where businesses and households enjoy a more reliable power supply, contributing to sustainable economic growth.
Adelabu attributed these achievements to the Federal Ministry of Power’s collaborative efforts with key stakeholders to resolve longstanding challenges and upgrade power infrastructure.
“These efforts include the rehabilitation and upgrading of transmission and distribution networks, the implementation of innovative technologies, and the introduction of policy reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability,” Tunji quoted him as saying.
The minister called for continued collaboration among state governments, private sector stakeholders, and the general public to sustain the progress made in the sector.
“We recognize that there is still much work to be done, and we cannot afford to rest on our laurels,” Adelabu said.
“The support and cooperation of all stakeholders are critical to sustaining these achievements and driving further progress in the sector. Together, we can build a power sector that serves as a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth and development.”