“There’s Nothing We Can Do About Poor Electricity Situation In Nigeria, It Is Beyond Our Control,” Nigeria’s Minister Of Power (VIDEO)
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the persistent poor electricity supply and frequent outages experienced in recent months, stating that the situation is largely beyond the control of the current administration.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Adelabu expressed regret over the hardship caused by the power situation.
“I want to apologise, as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is causing hardship,” he said.
He explained that the challenges have been worsened by the dry season, which has brought extreme heat and disrupted activities across businesses, schools, and industries.
“It is not our wish to find ourselves in this situation, but there are factors beyond our control,” Adelabu added.
Despite the setbacks, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving electricity supply nationwide.
“We are working around the clock to return to the progress recorded in 2025, when Nigerians commended our performance,” he said. “We are determined to do even better in 2026, especially as we approach the election year.”
However, he acknowledged the government’s current limitations, saying, “We cannot help it; that is why we find ourselves in this situation.”
Adelabu assured Nigerians that improvements would be seen soon.
“In the next few weeks, the situation will improve. Power generation and distribution will increase, and we aim to achieve 6,000 megawatts before the end of the year,” he said.
Earlier, on March 20, the minister noted that the federal government had taken steps to address ongoing gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) had also stated on March 5 that declining power generation was due to persistent gas supply issues impacting several thermal power plants.
