By Obinna Uballa
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity supply challenges across the country, admitting that the current situation has fallen short of expectations.
Adelabu expressed regret over the hardship caused by the power disruptions, particularly as the country experiences intense heat during the ongoing dry season.
The minister spoke on Tuesday during a press conference in Abuja, where he acknowledged the difficulties faced by households, businesses, schools and industries due to the unstable power supply.
“I want to apologise to Nigerians for this temporary issue that is causing hardship, especially during this dry season where there is so much heat everywhere and where businesses, schools and industries are being affected,” Adelabu said.
He noted that the government did not anticipate the current situation but stressed that efforts were ongoing to address the challenges and restore stability in the power sector.
According to him, some of the factors responsible for the disruptions were beyond the control of the government.
“It is not our wish to find ourselves in this situation, but some factors are actually beyond our control. However, we are not relenting. We are working on it 24/7 to make sure we return to the trajectory we achieved in 2025,” he said.
Adelabu recalled that the power sector had recorded notable improvements in the previous year, which drew commendations from Nigerians.
“In 2025, you commended us, praised us for a job well done. If we were able to provide such a service then, this is 2026 and we are willing to do even more and do better,” he added.
The minister, however, assured Nigerians that the current electricity supply challenges would soon be resolved.
“I can assure Nigerians that in the next few weeks all these issues will be over,” Adelabu said.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to restoring stable electricity supply and improving the overall performance of the power sector in the country.
