- Nigeria’s electricity generation increased from 3,951MW to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, 2026.
- The improvement is attributed to a steady rise in gas supply to thermal power plants, moving from 605 mmscfd to over 704 mmscfd.
- The Minister of Power has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure sustained coordination and minimize bottlenecks in gas delivery.
The Federal Government announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026, a notable increase in national electricity generation, which rose to 4,300MW from a previous low of 3,951MW recorded in late March.
Eko Hot Blog reports that according to Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications, this upward trajectory follows a commitment made by Minister Adebayo Adelabu to improve power supply within a two-week window.
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The gain is primarily driven by enhanced operational efficiency and a more consistent flow of gas to the nation’s thermal generating stations.
Technical data released by the Ministry shows that mechanical availability peaked at over 7,796MW in early April, while actual operational availability climbed to 4,694MW.
Officials emphasized that the strong correlation between gas volumes and power output necessitates continued intervention in the gas-to-power value chain.
To safeguard these gains, a new monitoring committee has been tasked with real-time oversight to ensure that gas producers and power generation companies (GenCos) maintain the necessary synergy to prevent future dips in supply.
Beyond generation figures, Minister Adelabu has turned his attention to the regulatory and technical standards of the sector.
During a weekend meeting with the new management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), led by Mr. Olusegun Adesayo, the Minister urged the agency to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce reliance on government funding.
He specifically called for the establishment of more meter testing centers across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to accelerate the closing of the nation’s metering gap.
The Minister acknowledged that while the sector is seeing measurable improvements, it is “not there yet.”
He reiterated that ongoing reforms, including the training of more certified meter installers in collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), are critical to sustaining the current recovery.
Nigerians are encouraged to expect further stabilization in the coming weeks as these targeted interventions take full effect.
