The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be rapidly restored following the recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation. He disclosed that the situation is expected to be resolved within the next 24 to 48 hours.

The drop in power supply followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure, which disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants across the country.

The Minister’s assurance comes in response to a statement by the National Independent System Operator (NISO), which informed the public and power sector stakeholders that it is closely monitoring ongoing repair works being carried out by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company (NGPTC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

NISO confirmed that the pipeline explosion resulted in a significant reduction in electricity generation nationwide.
In a statement issued by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister, Adelabu acknowledged the inconveniences currently being experienced by households and businesses.

He emphasized that the disruption is temporary and directly linked to acute gas supply constraints affecting several thermal power generation stations.

The Minister reiterated these assurances during a meeting held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with key power sector stakeholders, including NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Ministry of Power, Power Generation Companies (GENCOs), and Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs).

Given the increased electricity demand during the Yuletide season, he stressed the urgency of restoring gas supply and ramping up energy generation.

At the meeting, stakeholders confirmed that repairs to the vandalised pipelines would be completed within 24 to 48 hours, enabling the resumption of gas supply.
The Minister subsequently directed all relevant agencies to intensify their efforts to ensure the timeline is strictly adhered to.

Preliminary investigations, according to the Minister, have established that the gas supply shortage was caused by the ELP explosion and acts of vandalism on gas pipelines in the Niger Delta region. These incidents significantly reduced the volume of gas required to power key electricity plants, resulting in a sharp decline in overall generation on the national grid.

While acknowledging the impact of the power disruption on businesses and households, Adelabu assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to resolving the issue swiftly.

Adelabu also reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to delivering stable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to power homes, industries, and the broader economy, assuring Nigerians that the temporary setback would not derail this objective