The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be restored within 24 to 48 hours, following a recent dip in power availability triggered by a temporary shortfall in generation. PUNCH Online reports that the drop in power supply followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline, compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure, which disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants across the country. The statement read, “The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will be rapidly restored following the recent decline caused by a temporary shortfall in power supply. The minister reiterated these assurances during a meeting held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Abuja, with key power sector stakeholders, including NISO, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Ministry of Power, Power Generation Companies, and Power Distribution Companies. He expressed confidence that a marked improvement in gas supply and power generation would be achieved within the next 24 to 48 hours, with a gradual return to normal generation levels thereafter.

Source: Punch December 24, 2025 01:11 UTC