Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have crippled daily life across the country.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the severity of the situation, noting that the prolonged blackout has compounded hardship for households and businesses, particularly during the peak of the dry season.
“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, where there is so much heat everywhere,” he said.
Adelabu attributed the worsening power supply to a mix of challenges, including disruptions in gas supply and ongoing infrastructure constraints, which he said are not entirely within immediate control.
Despite the setbacks, the minister assured Nigerians that steps are being taken to stabilise electricity generation and distribution.
According to him, a coordinated response involving key stakeholders in the energy sector is already in motion.
“I can tell you, with the committee that we have set up, and commitments from gas suppliers, and the timeline for repair of the gas pipelines, two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply.
“Two weeks,” Adelabu said.
He further disclosed that facilities associated with Seplat Energy are expected to resume operations soon, a development anticipated to boost gas availability to power plants and improve overall electricity output.
The minister expressed optimism that ongoing interventions will begin to ease the crisis in the coming weeks, even as many Nigerians remain sceptical amid repeated promises of improved power supply.
