FG inaugurates gas-to-power committee to tackle electricity supply challenges
The federal government has inaugurated a gas-to-power monitoring committee in a renewed push to address persistent gas supply issues affecting electricity generation across Nigeria.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the initiative as a “decisive and strategic step” toward resolving a major constraint within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
According to the minister, gas-fired power plants—responsible for roughly 80 percent of the nation’s electricity output—continue to face disruptions due to pipeline vandalism, inconsistent gas supply, mounting debts owed to gas producers, and weak coordination among stakeholders.
“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive step in resolving one of the most persistent bottlenecks constraining electricity generation,” Adelabu said.
He noted that the move signals the government’s intention to shift away from longstanding inefficiencies that have limited generation capacity and undermined reliable power supply nationwide.
The committee was established following deliberations at the first quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where stakeholders identified infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints, and pricing issues as critical challenges.
Adelabu said the committee’s mandate includes monitoring and driving solutions to key issues such as repairing damaged gas pipelines, settling outstanding debts to gas suppliers, and addressing operational barriers impacting gas availability to power plants.
He urged members to move beyond routine oversight and deliver actionable recommendations, particularly on ensuring sustainable payment mechanisms for gas supply.
