Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Federal Government has boosted the hope of Nigerians, saying that the mechanical availability is stable and has improved, peaking at over 7,796 MW in early April, while operational availability rose from about 4,208 MW to a peak of over 4,694 MW.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media, Bolaji Tunji, said this is an indication of enhanced efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.
“Despite minor fluctuations recorded on some days, the overall trajectory points to a gradual recovery in the power sector, driven largely by improved gas supply and better coordination among critical stakeholders,” Tunji said.
He emphasised that the strong correlation between gas availability and generation output underscores the importance of sustained interventions in the gas-to-power value chain, given Nigeria’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants.
To consolidate the gains recorded so far, Tunji revealed that the minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to ensure improved coordination, real-time monitoring, and sustained gas supply to generating companies.
“The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery, enhance synergy between gas producers and power generation companies, and ultimately guarantee a more stable and reliable electricity supply across the country.
“The minister remains committed to ensuring that the modest gains recorded are not only sustained but also significantly improved upon in the coming weeks,” the Special Adviser said.
He assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions in the sector would continue to yield measurable improvements in power generation and supply, in line with the administration’s broader objective of stabilising the nation’s electricity sector.
“We are not there yet, but we will continue to ensure measurable improvements,” the minister said.
