The Federal Government has announced that electricity generation improved from 3,951 megawatts (MW) to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, 2026, reflecting a gradual recovery in Nigeria’s power sector.
The update was disclosed in Abuja by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, who linked the progress to increased gas supply and improved coordination across the sector.
The electricity generation improved report follows earlier assurances by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had pledged that electricity supply would improve within two weeks during a Power Sector Working Group meeting.
Nigeria’s electricity generation has historically been constrained by gas supply shortages, infrastructure limitations, and operational inefficiencies. Thermal power plants, which depend heavily on gas, account for a significant share of the country’s electricity output, making gas availability a critical factor in generation performance.
The government has in recent months introduced targeted interventions aimed at stabilising generation capacity and improving supply reliability across the national grid.
According to the statement, the period under review recorded a steady rise in output, confirming that electricity generation improved from 3,951MW to over 4,300MW.
Tunji explained that the improvement coincided with increased gas supply to thermal plants, which rose from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) to over 704 mmscfd within the same timeframe.
He also disclosed that mechanical availability remained stable, peaking at over 7,796MW, while operational availability increased from about 4,208MW to more than 4,694MW. These figures indicate improved efficiency in converting available gas into electricity.
Tunji stated, “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.”
To sustain the gains, the minister recently inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee tasked with improving coordination, ensuring real-time monitoring, and addressing bottlenecks in gas delivery to power generation companies.
The improvement in output suggests that interventions in the gas-to-power value chain are beginning to yield measurable results. However, the extent to which the electricity generation improved figures translate into consistent electricity supply for consumers remains a key consideration.
Sustained generation increases could support economic activities, reduce reliance on alternative energy sources, and improve industrial productivity. At the same time, the data highlights Nigeria’s continued dependence on gas infrastructure, reinforcing the need for long-term investments in energy diversification and grid stability.
