Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages affecting homes, schools, industries, and businesses across the country.
The apology was delivered on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, amid growing frustration over the unstable power supply, especially during the intense dry-season heat.
“I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced, especially during this dry season,” Adelabu stated.
He reassured citizens that the situation is being addressed and that noticeable improvements should begin within the next two weeks.
“With the committee that we have set up, and commitments from gas suppliers, we should start seeing improvements in supply. Two weeks,” he added.
According to the minister, a special committee has been established to monitor gas supply compliance to power plants—one of the key factors affecting electricity generation. He also reiterated the government’s goal of increasing power generation capacity to 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026.
Adelabu’s remarks bring back memories of the 2022 dry-season energy crisis, which similarly left many Nigerians struggling with limited electricity and extreme heat—underscoring ongoing structural challenges in the nation’s power sector.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
