Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will return to normal within 24 to 48 hours following a recent drop in power availability across the country.
The minister explained that the power outage was caused by a temporary reduction in electricity generation. He said the Federal Government and relevant agencies have already begun work to stabilise the national grid and restore steady power supply nationwide.
According to Adelabu, the situation was triggered by an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline. The problem was made worse by acts of vandalism on key gas facilities. These incidents disrupted the supply of gas to several thermal power plants, leading to reduced electricity generation.
The Minister’s statement followed an earlier update from the National Independent System Operator (NISO). NISO informed the public and power sector stakeholders that it is closely monitoring repair work being carried out by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
NISO confirmed that the pipeline explosion caused a major drop in power generation across the country. It added that several gas-powered electricity plants recorded lower output after the incident.
As a result, the available electricity on the national grid dropped, leading to power shortages experienced by consumers. Authorities say repairs are ongoing, and power supply is expected to improve once gas supply is fully restored.
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