The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has signalled an imminent improvement in Nigeria’s electricity supply, saying reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are yielding tangible results. Speaking at the first‑quarter 2026 Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting in Lagos, Adelabu hailed the administration’s decision to clear longstanding debts owed to generation companies (GenCos), calling it a turning‑point measure that has helped stabilise the sector.
Adelabu noted that Nigeria has recorded its highest generation levels to date, alongside measurable gains across other performance indicators over the past three years. He attributed the progress to coordinated reforms, including the settlement of legacy debts, the rehabilitation of gas infrastructure, and the gradual ramp‑up of gas supply to thermal plants. “The current challenges will soon ease, and within the next two weeks we expect a significant improvement as gas supply to power plants increases,” he said.
The Minister urged stakeholders across the power‑sector value chain, from generation and transmission to distribution and regulation, to strengthen collaboration and share responsibility for improving service delivery. “We must take ownership of the power sector. This is our country, and we must not be discouraged as someone has to do the job,” he said.
Earlier in the meeting, Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Musiliu Oseni, commended Adelabu for his active engagement with stakeholders, while NERC Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, praised the Minister’s leadership in steering the sector toward better performance. The quarterly NESI forum, hosted by NERC, remains a key platform for reviewing reforms and setting targets aimed at delivering more reliable electricity to Nigerian households and businesses.