Nigeria Achieved 5,000MW Electricity Generation In May – Adelabu

Nigeria’s electricity generation has surged to 5,000 Mega Watts in May 2024, marking a significant stride from previous levels, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

Speaking during the second day of the ministerial sectoral update for the present administration in Abuja, Adelabu underscored this achievement as a testament to the government’s dedication to bolstering the nation’s power infrastructure.

He emphasised that this milestone aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, aimed at furnishing reliable and sustainable energy to the populace.

The upsurge in power generation is anticipated to tackle prevalent issues such as frequent outages and inadequate capacity, thereby fostering grid stability and diminishing reliance on generators.

Adelabu had previously outlined the Federal Government’s plans to elevate power generation to a target of 6,000 Mega Watts from the existing 4,000 MW by the close of 2024.

Expressing concern over the over-dependence on the national grid, the minister articulated a different target of 10-12,000 transmission capacity within the next three years.

He affirmed the determination of the Tinubu-led administration to shatter the long-standing 4,000 MW barrier that had persisted for decades before he assumed office as the 47th Minister of Power.

The recurrent national grid collapses have been a pressing concern for Nigerians in recent years. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed earlier that the country had encountered six power grid collapses in 2024 alone.

Gas shortages for power generation and vandalism of power infrastructure have been identified as the primary culprits behind these recurring incidents of grid collapse in the nation.