Gas-to-Power Reform Yields Results as Adelabu’s Two-Week Promise Reflects in Rising Electricity Generation

Electricity generation in Nigeria has recorded a noticeable improvement over the past two weeks, from March 28 to April 10, 2026, as reforms in the gas-to-power value chain begin to show early results.

The development aligns with a prior assurance by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had pledged at the Power Sector Working Group that electricity supply would improve within a two-week window.

According to the Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, data from the period under review shows that power generation rose steadily from about 3,951MW on March 28 to over 4,300MW by April 10. The improvement, he said, reflects a consistent upward trend driven largely by increased gas availability to thermal power plants.

Gas supply reportedly rose from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same period, strengthening fuel availability for power generation.

Tunji also noted that while mechanical availability remained stable, operational availability improved significantly, peaking at over 4,694MW. He added that maximum mechanical availability reached more than 7,796MW in early April, indicating improved system readiness and efficiency.

Despite minor fluctuations in output, he said the overall trend points to a gradual recovery in the electricity sector, supported by better coordination among stakeholders and improved gas supply.

To sustain the progress, the Minister has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to address supply bottlenecks, strengthen coordination between gas producers and generation companies, and ensure more stable electricity delivery nationwide.

Tunji emphasized that the Federal Government remains committed to consolidating recent gains and improving power supply further in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the Minister has urged the newly appointed leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency to strengthen its internally generated revenue (IGR) and reduce reliance on government funding for operations.

During a meeting with NEMSA’s new Managing Director/CEO, Engineer Olusegun Adesayo, and Board Chairman Ikechi Nwosu, Adelabu called for expansion of meter testing centres across the country, ideally across all geopolitical zones, to improve regulatory efficiency.

He also stressed the need for closer collaboration between National Power Training Institute of Nigeria and NEMSA to address the shortage of skilled meter installers and accelerate efforts to close Nigeria’s metering gap.

Adelabu expressed confidence in the new management team and assured them of full ministerial support, while urging them to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the agency’s challenges as a foundation for reform.

He acknowledged that improvements in the sector would not happen overnight but emphasized the importance of understanding existing gaps and addressing them systematically for long-term stability in the power sector.