The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has explained the reason behind the decrease in electricity supply across the country.
Adelabu attributed the drop in power supply to the gas limitations faced by thermal-generating companies.
This information was shared in a statement on Friday by Bolaji Tunji, the special adviser for strategic communication and media relations to the Minister of Power.
The statement also mentioned that the federal government is taking steps to settle outstanding payments owed to power generation companies in order to address the issue of declining electricity supply.
“This is mainly due to a decreased gas supply to generation companies.
“This situation has led to a lower level of energy supplied to load centres, affecting the electricity supply to distribution companies.
“This will also enable distribution companies to supply more electricity to Nigerians.
“We acknowledge the unsustainable situation and expect a turnaround immediately.”
The drop in bulk power supply was attributed to gas constraints at TCN. As a result, Electricity Distribution Companies nationwide apologized to consumers for the decrease in power supply.
