Nigeria Power Minister Apologizes for Outages

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power for Nigeria, has publicly apologized for the severe and prolonged electricity outages affecting the nation. These blackouts have caused significant hardship for households, businesses, and industries, particularly during the dry season. Adelabu attributed the crisis to gas supply disruptions, pipeline maintenance issues, and financial constraints within the power sector. He assured citizens that improvements in power supply are expected within two weeks, citing ongoing gas pipeline repairs, particularly those involving facilities operated by Seplat Energy, and renewed commitments from gas suppliers. A dedicated committee has been established to ensure gas producers meet their domestic supply obligations. The Federal Government of Nigeria also reaffirmed its target to increase electricity output to 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026, viewing the current situation as a temporary setback in a broader reform plan.