The Federal Government has taken a fresh step to address Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges with the inauguration of a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee aimed at resolving gas supply disruptions crippling power generation.
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the move as a strategic intervention to tackle one of the most critical bottlenecks in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
The initiative follows a sharp drop in electricity generation earlier this year after gas suppliers cut supply to power generation companies over a debt estimated at more than $1.3 billion, exposing the fragile link between gas availability and electricity output.
Adelabu noted that gas-fired plants account for about 80 percent of Nigeria’s electricity generation, making consistent gas supply essential for stabilising the national grid. However, the sector continues to face disruptions caused by pipeline vandalism, infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints, and weak coordination among stakeholders.
According to the minister, the newly inaugurated committee is expected to provide targeted solutions to these longstanding challenges by monitoring supply chains and driving the resolution of operational and commercial bottlenecks.
He explained that the committee emerged from deliberations at the first quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where stakeholders identified key issues affecting the gas-to-power value chain.
Among its core responsibilities, the committee will oversee the repair and maintenance of damaged gas pipelines, facilitate the settlement of outstanding debts owed to gas suppliers, and address pricing and supply inconsistencies affecting generation companies.
Adelabu emphasised that the committee must move beyond routine oversight and adopt a proactive, data-driven approach to ensure sustainable improvements in electricity generation. He added that members would be held accountable through measurable targets, regular reporting, and timely escalation of critical issues requiring government intervention.
The minister expressed confidence in the committee’s capacity, noting that its membership reflects broad representation across the sector, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Nigerian Independent System Operator, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, the Nigerian Gas Association, and generation companies.
Earlier, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, represented by the Director of Distribution, said the move aligns with ongoing efforts to urgently address the structural constraints limiting gas supply to power plants.
He identified infrastructure deficits, pipeline vandalism, liquidity challenges, and coordination gaps as major factors undermining electricity generation and slowing economic growth.
Industry observers say the success of the committee will be critical to improving Nigeria’s power output, as resolving gas supply issues remains central to achieving stable and reliable electricity nationwide.
