Power generation rises to 4,300MW — FG

The Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity generation, rising from 3,951 megawatts (MW) to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10.

 

The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications, Bolaji Tunji.

 

According to him, the improvement aligns with 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.

 

Tunji attributed the increase largely to improved gas supply to thermal power plants, which rose from about 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the period.

 

“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector,” he said.

 

He added that mechanical availability also improved, peaking at over 7,796MW, while operational availability rose from about 4,208MW to over 4,694MW, indicating better efficiency in power generation.

 

The government said the development highlights the strong link between gas supply and electricity output, stressing the need for sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain.

 

To sustain the gains, the minister has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee aimed at improving coordination and ensuring steady gas supply to generation companies.

 

“The committee will address bottlenecks in gas delivery and enhance synergy between stakeholders,” Tunji said.

 

He assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms would continue to deliver measurable improvements, adding, “We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure progress.”

 

Meanwhile, Adelabu has tasked the new management of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to boost its Internally Generated Revenue and reduce reliance on government funding.

 

He also called for the expansion of meter testing centres nationwide and increased training of meter installers to help bridge the country’s metering gap.

 

The minister expressed confidence in the agency’s new leadership, noting that strengthening regulatory capacity is key to improving service delivery in the power sector.