Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the worsening electricity outages recorded across the country in recent weeks, saying the disruptions have deepened hardship for households and businesses. He spoke in Abuja on Tuesday as public frustration mounted over erratic supply and prolonged blackouts.
Adelabu said the Federal Government was working to reverse the trend and restore more stable power supply. He linked the latest disruptions largely to gas supply problems affecting generation, alongside wider operational pressures in the electricity chain.
The minister said the situation had affected homes, schools, hospitals, industries and small businesses, especially as many parts of the country continue to experience intense heat. He assured Nigerians that efforts were ongoing to address the constraints and improve supply conditions.
Recent reports from distribution companies have also pointed to reduced gas supply as a major reason for the fall in electricity generation on the national grid. Earlier this month, Ikeja Electric apologised to customers and said gas constraints had led to load shedding across its feeders.
The apology comes amid renewed concern over the fragility of Nigeria’s power sector, which remains heavily dependent on gas-fired plants and vulnerable to supply disruptions, infrastructure constraints and liquidity challenges.
