Adelabu Offers Apology to Nigerians in Place of Reliable Electricity
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo “Bayo” Adelabu, has issued a public apology to citizens following widespread complaints about unreliable electricity supply across the country, acknowledging the hardship caused by persistent outages.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the minister said the government recognised the frustration of households and businesses grappling with erratic power, particularly during the dry season when demand for electricity increases due to heat. He described the outages as temporary but admitted they had worsened living conditions nationwide. 
“I want to apologise to Nigerians for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced,” Adelabu said, noting that the situation had affected key sectors of the economy, including small businesses and industries. 
The apology comes amid mounting public frustration over frequent blackouts that have disrupted daily life, forcing many residents to rely on generators, solar inverter and other alternative power sources. The unreliable electricity supply has also increased operating costs for businesses and contributed to economic strain. 
Bayo Adelabu acknowledged that extreme heat during the dry season had driven higher electricity demand, further stretching already limited generation and distribution capacity. He stressed that the ministry was working to stabilise supply and improve the grid in the coming weeks. 
The minister assured Nigerians that corrective measures were underway and expressed optimism that the power situation would improve soon. He said technical interventions and coordination across the sector were being implemented to reduce outages and restore reliability. 
In a related briefing, Adelabu also noted that broader structural challenges—such as gas supply constraints and infrastructure limitations—continue to affect electricity generation, adding that significant investment is required to achieve stable power nationwide.
Energy analysts say the apology reflects growing pressure on the government to address long-standing issues in Nigeria’s power sector, including ageing infrastructure, limited generation capacity, and transmission bottlenecks. Citizens, however, are urging authorities to translate assurances into measurable improvements.
For many Nigerians, reliable electricity remains critical to economic growth, education, and healthcare delivery. While the minister’s apology has been welcomed in some quarters, stakeholders say sustained reforms and investment will be key to restoring public confidence in the power sector.
