Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu Issues Formal Apology Over Nationwide Electricity Outages

By Babatunji Wusu

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially addressed the nation to offer a sincere apology regarding the persistent power grid instability that has plagued the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister acknowledged the severe hardships faced by citizens, businesses, and industrial hubs as electricity supply remains inconsistent. The timing of these outages has been particularly difficult, coinciding with the intense heat of the dry season, which has significantly worsened living conditions across various states.

“I want to apologise to Nigerians, officially now, coming from me as the Minister of Power, for this temporary issue,” Adelabu stated during the briefing. He noted that he is fully aware of the discomfort caused by the lack of cooling and productivity during this peak period of high temperatures. The Minister was candid about the gravity of the situation, admitting that the current energy deficit has placed an undue burden on the Nigerian populace.

According to the Minister, the crisis is largely the result of technical hurdles that were beyond immediate control. Primary among these are significant gas supply disruptions and deep-seated infrastructure challenges that have hampered the efficiency of power plants. However, a roadmap for recovery is already in motion. Adelabu revealed that a specialized committee has been established to interface with gas suppliers to ensure a steady flow of fuel to the turbines.

The government has set a specific target for relief. Repairs on damaged gas pipelines are currently underway, and facilities managed by Seplat Energy are expected to resume full operations shortly. “Two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply,” the Minister promised, emphasizing that the intervention will stabilize the national grid. With these strategic measures and the commitment from energy partners, the Ministry expressed high optimism that the “two-week” timeline will mark the beginning of a more reliable power era for the country.

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