Nigerians are once again sweating it out this dry season as power outages continue to hit homes, schools, and businesses. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has now stepped forward with an apology.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu acknowledged the growing frustration over the unstable power supply across the country. “I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially, for this temporary problem that is causing hardship, especially during this dry season,” he said.
The minister promised that relief is on the way, outlining a two-week timeline for repairs and improved supply. “With the committee we have set up and the commitments from gas suppliers, we should start seeing improvements in supply within two weeks,” he added.
Adelabu also revealed that a special committee is closely monitoring gas supply to power plants, while broader efforts are ongoing to boost electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2026.
This latest disruption is reminiscent of the 2022 dry-season energy crisis, which left Nigerians sweating through rationed electricity, underscoring the deep-rooted structural challenges in the nation’s power sector.
