The Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity generation, rising from 3,951MW to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10.
The update was contained in a statement issued on Sunday, April 12, in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji.
Tunji explained that the improvement reflects an earlier assurance by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had pledged better electricity supply within two weeks during a Power Sector Working Group meeting.
According to him, the rise in output coincided with a boost in gas supply to thermal power plants, which increased from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day to over 704 million within the same period.
He also noted that mechanical availability showed steady performance, reaching over 7,796MW in early April.
Operational availability, he added, improved from around 4,208MW to a peak of more than 4,694MW, suggesting better efficiency in converting gas into electricity.
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“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders,” Tunji said.
He stressed that the link between gas supply and electricity generation highlights the need for sustained investment in the gas-to-power value chain, given the country’s dependence on thermal plants.
“To consolidate the gains recorded so far, the minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure improved coordination, real-time monitoring, and sustained gas supply to generating companies,” Tunji said.
“The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply across the country,” he added.
Tunji noted that the minister remains focused on maintaining the progress recorded so far, with ongoing reforms expected to deliver further improvements.
“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” Tunji said.