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The Federal Government has attributed electricity supply disruptions in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo States to inadequate gas supply, reduced hydroelectric generation and maintenance challenges.
The Federal Ministry of Power disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, assuring Nigerians that efforts were underway to restore normal electricity supply in the affected areas.
The Ministry acknowledged the impact of the outages on households, businesses and public institutions, particularly in areas that had recently experienced improvements in electricity supply.
It stated that the government understood the difficulties caused by prolonged power disruptions, noting that every hour without electricity affected individuals, families and businesses.
Explaining the causes of the disruptions, the Ministry said preliminary assessments indicated that the outages were not caused by any major or systemic failure of the national grid.
According to the statement, the disruptions resulted from maintenance and operational challenges across parts of the power sector, alongside reduced electricity generation caused by gas supply constraints to thermal power stations and lower output from hydroelectric stations due to reduced water inflows into reservoirs.
The Ministry added that relevant operators were working to address the challenges and restore stable electricity supply.
It disclosed that the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, was engaging the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to accelerate restoration efforts.
The Minister had also directed operators to resolve operational constraints, fast-track ongoing maintenance activities and provide regular updates to electricity consumers.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to improving electricity supply, the Ministry stated that Nigerians deserved better power and that the administration was working towards achieving that objective.
The Minister also thanked consumers for their patience and understanding, promising further updates as restoration efforts progressed.
The statement was signed by Adeola Adelabu, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister.
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