Oluwafunbi Bello 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government inaugurates a new committee to monitor gas supply to power plants, targeting persistent disruptions that continue to weaken electricity generation nationwide.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the initiative is a strategic intervention to address inefficiencies in the gas-to-power value chain.
“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive step to resolve one of the most persistent bottlenecks—gas supply to power stations,” he says.
Nigeria relies on gas-fired plants for about 80 per cent of electricity generation, yet output remains unstable due to supply shortfalls, pipeline vandalism, unpaid debts, and poor coordination.
Adelabu says the committee will focus on resolving structural and operational challenges, including infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints, and pricing issues identified during the 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting.
“Weak coordination continues to undermine generation capacity,” he says.
The committee is tasked with tracking pipeline repairs, ensuring settlement of debts to gas suppliers, and addressing commercial barriers limiting supply.
Adelabu urges members to adopt a proactive, results-driven approach, emphasising the need for actionable solutions and accountability.
“The era of reactive responses must give way to systematic, well-coordinated interventions,” he says.
The committee will provide regular progress reports with clear milestones, as the government seeks to stabilise electricity supply and improve reliability for homes and businesses.
The move signals renewed efforts to tackle one of Nigeria’s most critical energy challenges—ensuring consistent gas delivery to power plants.
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