Minister of Power Expresses Concern Over Worsening Electricity Supply
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has expressed deep concern about the deteriorating electricity supply across the country and has summoned the chief executives of three electricity companies to a crucial meeting. In a statement posted on his official handle, Mr Adelabu announced that he had summoned the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to address the issue.
Despite recent improvements in electricity generation, with generation levels surpassing 4000MW, Mr Adelabu noted that the electricity supply has worsened. He attributed this to certain distribution companies failing to adequately distribute the power supplied by TCN, as well as vandalism of power infrastructure in regions such as Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan.
The recent deterioration in electricity supply has had a significant impact on daily life, affecting businesses, healthcare facilities, and households that rely on electricity from the national grid for their essential needs. The Nigerian government has identified the insufficient supply of gas to generating companies as the primary reason for the country’s poor power supply.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported a gradual decline in available generation into the grid due to gas limitations, which affected the amount of bulk power accessible on the transmission grid and impacted the distribution of electricity to load centres nationwide. Additionally, there have been incessant attacks on key transmission facilities by vandals, further exacerbating supply constraints.
The Minister’s call for a crucial meeting with electricity company chiefs underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for collaborative efforts to address the challenges facing the power sector in Nigeria. The outcome of the meeting and any subsequent actions taken will be closely monitored by stakeholders and the public alike.
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